Facial Recognition

/ˈfeɪʃəl ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A biometric technology that identifies or verifies individuals by analyzing facial features, often used in law enforcement and security.
    The court examined the legality of facial recognition technology used in the surveillance system.

Commentary

Legal definitions of facial recognition emphasize its implications for privacy and data protection, especially regarding consent and accuracy in enforcement contexts.

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