European Forum for Urban Security

Webinar on urban security looks at facial recognition, law enforcement and fundamental rights

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Friday, September 25, 2020
European Forum for Urban Security, Video surveillance, Facial recognition system, Face ID, FRA, Surveillance, Learning, Artificial intelligence

FRA presented main findings from its Facial recognition technology paper during an EFUS webinar.

Key Points: 
  • FRA presented main findings from its Facial recognition technology paper during an EFUS webinar.
  • The European Forum for Urban Security (EFUS) is a network of some 250 local and regional authorities dedicated to urban security from 16 European countries.
  • The webinar, where FRA presented its paper Facial recognition technology: Fundamental rights considerations in the context of law enforcement on 18 September was part of a series of online events relating to technology and urban security aiming to promote the exchange of experiences among peers.
  • It covered the fundamental rights implications and peoples perception about the use of such technology.

FRA discusses privacy, data protection and COVID-19 with cities

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Friday, May 29, 2020
European Forum for Urban Security, Terms of service, Human rights, Articles, Internet privacy, Privacy, Ring Inc., Web conferencing, Contact tracing, Law, Social issues

On 26 May, FRA presented key fundamental rights considerations emerging from the second edition of its COVID-19 Bulletin during a webinar on privacy and using technology to control the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • On 26 May, FRA presented key fundamental rights considerations emerging from the second edition of its COVID-19 Bulletin during a webinar on privacy and using technology to control the pandemic.
  • The European Forum for Urban Security (EFUS) organised the webinar.
  • It brought together more than 30 cities and other local governments to share information and experiences on the use of technologies such as contact tracing app, in the fight against COVID 19.