Facial Recognition Program in São Paulo Metro Stations Suspended for Illegal and Disproportionate Violation of Citizens’ Right to Privacy

April 12, 2018

A facial recognition program implemented by São Paulo Metro Stations was suspended following a court ruling, in response to concerns raised by civil society organizations. The organizations highlighted the potential risks of integration with other electronic surveillance entities without explicit consent and lack of transparency surrounding biometric data collection from metro users. This incident serves as an example of the importance of trustworthy AI, emphasizing the need for safe and secure AI practices.

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Alleged deployer: companhia-do-metropolitano-de-sao-paulo
Alleged developer: securos
Alleged harmed parties: sao-paulo-metro-users, sao-paulo-citizens

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