Facial Recognition: 10 Reasons You Should Be Worried About The Technology

Facial Recognition Technology Is Spreading Fast

Facial recognition technology is spreading fast. Already widespread in China, software that identifies people by comparing images of their faces against a database of records is now being adopted across much of the rest of the world. It’s common among police forces but has also been used at airports, railway stations and shopping centres.

10 reasons why we should worry about the use of facial recognition technology in public spaces
 

It puts us on a path towards automated blanket surveillance

It operates without a clear legal or regulatory framework

It violates the principles of necessity and proportionality

It violates our right to privacy

It has a chilling effect on our democratic political culture

It denies citizens the opportunity for consent

It is often inaccurate

It can lead to automation bias

It implies there are secret government watchlists

It can be used to target already vulnerable groups

Activists, politicians, academics and even police forces are expressing serious concerns over the impact facial recognition could have on a political culture based on rights and democracy.

Industries of Higher Risk
Some industries simply have higher security risk profiles due to the nature of their work. Examples include construction businesses, entertainment venues, industries that deal with vulnerable persons (such as aged care), and any other business that may attract adverse behaviour from those with opposing ideologies - such as RSL clubs, places of worship and sporting organisations.

Barringtons security risk management and assessment team has decades of experience working with clients of all shapes and sizes across a broad range of industries. Their arsenal of Risk Assessment Management Services includes location accessibility assessment and customised risk minimisation policies. They are able to provide a quick turnaround, reporting on any weaknesses in an organisation and develop valuable solutions in helping organisations develop diverse approaches to build resilience against many types of risk without resorting to facial recognition.

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Source: https://theconversation.com/facial-recognition-ten-reasons-you-should-be-worried-about-the-technology-122137