Facial Recognition in Criminal Investigations: Data Protection and the Law Enforcement Directive

• Jurisdiction: European Union
• Year: 2022
• Author: Xavier Tracol

Speaker

Dr Xavier Tracol has been working as Senior Legal Officer at EUROJUST since September 2008. Based in The Hague, Xavier specifically works in the Data Protection Service which

involves focusing on EU privacy and personal data protection law and litigation in the specific context of investigations and prosecutions of serious crime. Xavier also participates in the Security Committee of EUROJUST.

Topic

In this e-presentation, the focus is on the use of facial recognition technology in criminal investigations. The presentation aims to explore the implications of this technology from the perspective of data processing and protection.

The use of facial recognition technology involves the collection, processing, and storage of personal data. This raises concerns about privacy and data protection. The presentation will examine whether the Law Enforcement Directive safeguards are sufficient to address these concerns.

The use of facial recognition technology has become increasingly common in criminal investigations. It has the potential to be a valuable tool in law enforcement. However, there are also risks associated with its use. The presentation will explore these risks and discuss ways to mitigate them.

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