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Investigations revealed that French police secretly used the Israeli AI facial recognition software Briefcam since 2015, violating French and EU laws on biometric data and privacy. The Ministry of the Interior concealed this use, prompting the CNIL to launch a formal inquiry into these illegal surveillance practices.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (video surveillance algorithm with facial recognition) by the police. The use is alleged to be illegal and outside the strict legal framework, lacking required data protection impact assessments, which constitutes a breach of obligations under applicable law protecting fundamental rights. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to a violation of legal protections and potentially human rights. The CNIL investigation confirms the seriousness of the issue. Therefore, this is classified as an AI Incident.[AI generated]