Facebook Asks EU and Canada For Facial Recognition Technology Consent
Facebook Inc. is set to create another controversy. Knowing fully well about the stringent rules in Canada and Europe, the social network is asking them to allow users the option to use its facial recognition technology. The facial recognition technology rolled out in 2011 but was disconnected from Canadian and European citizens a year after, following protests from privacy advocates and regulators. The new EU regulation which would take effect next month ensures that privacy rules are stricter, disapproves of pre-ticked-boxes for user-consent and increases the fine for organisations that fail to comply with any of the rules. With Facebook"s new system, there"s a box for users to tick if they choose to "accept and continue" with the face recognition technology and another option for "manage data settings" to turn off the setting. Read more: Facebook Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Its Facial Recognition Technology Moreover, under 18s will not be included i...