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noyb files criminal complaint against Clearview AI in Austria

noyb filed a criminal complaint with Austrian public prosecutors against Clearview AI and its managers for alleged GDPR violations. The complaint relies on Article 84 GDPR and Austria's § 63 Data Protection Act, which allow criminal sanctions for data protection breaches. If successful, the company and its executives could face jail time and personal liability.

Why it matters: The filing could expose Clearview AI to criminal liability for unlawful processing of biometric data under EU law.

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Criminal complaint against facial recognition company Clearview AI
noyb · primary source · Oct 28, 2025
Criminal complaint against facial recognition company Clearview AI
noyb · Oct 28, 2025
Details
JurisdictionAustria
RegulatorAustrian public prosecutors
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusFiled
PublishedOctober 28, 2025
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsClearview AI
Topicsbiometrics, privacy, ai governance, profiling, automated decision making
Databiometric, personal