Watchdogs Order Clearview AI to Stop Using Facial Recognition Tool Without Consent

Watchdogs Order Clearview AI to Stop Using Facial Recognition Tool Without Consent
Privacy Commissioner of Canada Daniel Therrien listens to a question during a news conference, Dec. 9, 2021 in Ottawa. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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OTTAWA—Three provincial privacy watchdogs have ordered facial recognition company Clearview AI to stop collecting, using and disclosing images of people without consent.

The privacy authorities of British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec are also requiring the U.S. firm to delete images and biometric data collected without permission from individuals.