StraLi for Strategic Litigation (StraLi) is preparing a strategic path to challenge the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement and judicial authorities in Italy. They will also identify partners, domestically and at European level, who are bringing forward similar litigation activities, to create a strong network to pursue common advocacy efforts.
Specifically, the planned litigation will target exemptions to a law enacted in December 2021. This law suspended the installation and use of facial recognition technology in public spaces by both private and public actors, with an exemption for its continued use for the prevention, investigation, detection and prosecution of criminal offences.
Use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement and judicial authorities in Italy
Organisation Name
StraLi for Strategic Litigation (StraLi)
Country/Jurisdiction
Italy
Thematic Area
Privacy and data protection
Human rights in the use and design of technology
Current Status
Ongoing
Grant type
Pre-litigation Research Support
Description
StraLi for Strategic Litigation (StraLi) is preparing a strategic path to challenge the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement and judicial authorities in Italy. They will also identify partners, domestically and at European level, who are bringing forward similar litigation activities, to create a strong network to pursue common advocacy efforts.
Specifically, the planned litigation will target exemptions to a law enacted in December 2021. This law suspended the installation and use of facial recognition technology in public spaces by both private and public actors, with an exemption for its continued use for the prevention, investigation, detection and prosecution of criminal offences.
"...preparing a strategic path to challenge the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement and judicial authorities in Italy"
Strategic Goal
To ensure that biometric surveillance can only be carried out where it is pursuant to a well-defined legislative framework and complies with fundamental human rights.