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French police illegally use facial recognition

French police and gendarmes daily use facial recognition on their phones.

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The fact

The GASPARD database, lacking a legal basis since 2011, is used for routine identity checks.

The CNIL condemns the illegal practice, but no sanctions have been enforced yet.

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Why it matters

Cette pratique illégale touche des milliers de citoyens et pose un risque majeur pour les libertés individuelles, dans un contexte de débat sur la régulation des technologies biométriques.

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