Latest Findings on Facial Recognition in Criminal Investigations and Safeguards within the Context of Data Processing and Protection

• Year: 2023

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 Office 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.

From April 2000 to September 2008, Xavier worked as Appeals Counsel with the Office of the Prosecutor of the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. He has previously been practising law as an attorney at the Bar of Paris.

Xavier lectures in EU law on the LLM programme at the University of Grenoble Alpes. He regularly chairs and speaks at both international and national conferences and seminars for legal practitioners on privacy and data protection such as ERA. He has also been contributing to EU projects such as the European Informatics Data Exchange Framework for Courts and Evidence.

Topic

In this comprehensive e-presentation, the speaker delves deep into the intricate world of facial recognition methods employed within the European Union Member States. With a keen focus on staying up-to-date with the ever-evolving landscape of this technology, the presentation not only offers a glimpse into the cutting-edge techniques but also provides invaluable insights.

The centerpiece of this presentation is the exploration of the latest European case law pertaining to facial recognition. As legal precedents continue to shape the way these technologies are used and regulated, the speaker carefully dissects the key rulings, offering a clear understanding of their implications. This legal perspective adds a crucial layer to the discussion, emphasizing the importance of compliance and ethical considerations.

Moreover, the e-presentation goes beyond just legal aspects and extends its reach to encompass the current guidelines set forth by the Council of Europe. These guidelines, designed to harmonize practices and ensure ethical deployment of facial recognition technology, are presented in a concise and informative manner. The...