Open Access Research Article
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-BASED FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY IN INDIA: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY AND THE NEED FOR A REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Abstract
The
development of Artificial Intelligence, such as Facial Recognition Technology
allows public authorities to collect process and utilise information in new
ways. Facial Recognition Technology is used to identify or confirm an
individual using facial features by using digital images and videos. In India,
there has been an increasing amount of attention paid to the use of facial
recognition technology by law enforcement agencies such as police. This can be
used to identify suspects, find missing persons and improve public safety.
However, there are significant concerns around this technology concerning
privacy, personal liberty, data protection and potential misuse.
It
is recognised as a fundamental right in relation to privacy in India under
Article 21 of the Constitution due to the ruling in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v.
Union of India. This judgement means any interference with your privacy by the
State must meet the principle of legality, legitimate aim and proportionality.
There have been laws introduced in relation to personal data protection and
biometric data collection however these do not provide a full and specific
framework for the use of facial recognition technology by the police.
This
paper will look at how the use of facial recognition technology by police can
impact on your constitutional right to privacy in India. It will look at the
current legal framework, problems with incorrect identification and bias
created by the algorithms. It will also look at some examples of how countries
worldwide regulate facial recognition technology. This paper will argue that
for technology to develop there must be clear guidelines, independent
monitoring and accountability to ensure that public safety is not impacted upon
by fundamental rights.
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Author Details
Authors: J.M. ANISHARegistration ID: 1013616 | Published Paper ID: IJLRA13616Approved ISSN: 2582-6433 | Country: Delhi, India
Article Information
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-BASED FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY IN INDIA: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY AND THE NEED FOR A REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Authors: J.M. ANISHA
- Journal IJLRA
- ISSN 2582-6433
- Volume 3
- Issue 8
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International Journal for Legal Research and Analysis
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