Mike Corder of AP reports:
The Dutch data protection watchdog on Tuesday issued facial recognition startup Clearview AI with a fine of 30.5 million euros ($33.7 million) over its creation of what the agency called an “illegal database” of billion of photos of faces.
The Netherlands’ Data Protection Agency, or DPA, also warned Dutch companies that using Clearview’s services is also banned.
The data agency said that New York-based Clearview “has not objected to this decision and is therefore unable to appeal against the fine.”
But in a statement emailed to The Associated Press, Clearview’s chief legal officer, Jack Mulcaire, said that the decision is “unlawful, devoid of due process and is unenforceable.”
So then why didn’t they object to it if they feel they are not subject to the GDPR?
Read more at MSN.com.
The press release from the Dutch DPA can be found on its website. It uses very strong language in criticizing Clearview AI and warning entities that might use it. Dutch DPA Chairman Wolfsen warns, “Do not use Clearview. ‘Clearview breaks the law, and this makes using the services of Clearview illegal. Dutch organisations that use Clearview may therefore expect hefty fines from the Dutch DPA.”