Pride With Pride! Stop Mass Surveillance at Pride, Stop Face Recognition Now - AlgorithmWatch
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Enough is enough! Mass surveillance in public spaces is becoming a reality in the European Union (EU), despite EU laws designed to protect us. As a result, our fundamental rights are under massive attack. We cannot stand by and do nothing − stop facial recognition, sign the petition now! On 28 June, the Pride parade […]

On 28 June, the Pride parade will take place in Budapest, Hungary. The Hungarian police is allowed to use face recognition systems even for minor offences, which include jaywalking or attending the Pride parade.[1] Anyone taking part in the Pride parade can now be identified from a distance and be punished using this technology.[2] This way, the LGBTQIA+ community in Hungary is being deliberately intimidated and criminalized. This is unacceptable!

This form of mass surveillance leads to a decline of our fundamental rights. Using intrusive surveillance technology may have a chilling effect on free speech and the right to protest freely.

Now is the time for the EU to show its teeth and enforce the AI Act, as this act prohibits face recognition in public spaces for surveillance purposes. The EU member states need to consider this a wake-up call and put an end to face recognition in public spaces.

    • BigMikeInAustin@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      11 hours ago

      Are you depending on Hungary’s modern and authoritarian-leaning surveillance state to be 10+ years behind? Consumer-grade Face Id on phones and computers uses infrared light.