Mapping the Use of Facial Recognition in Public Spaces in Europe – Part 1

How to regulate the use of facial recognition in public spaces in Europe? This crucial debate has often been characterised by a lack of clarity and precision. Here is the first of 6 Reports from our big “MAPFRE” research project, a detailed independent study analysing the different ways in which FRT is being used and the related legal issues. It presents the political landscape, dives into definitions of key terms and explains the project’s main objectives and methodological tools, which led to the selection – and detailed study – of 25