The Italian data protection authority imposed a €20 million fine on Clearview AI and prohibited the company from processing biometric data of individuals in Italy. Clearview must delete all existing biometric data of Italian citizens and appoint an EU representative. The decision affirms GDPR applicability to the company's facial‑recognition services.
Why it matters: The fine marks a major GDPR enforcement action targeting biometric surveillance and blocks Clearview AI from the European market.
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