Facebook isn't allowed to store a map of your face, a judge rulesMay 10, 2016 - 10:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A judge in California has ruled that Facebook isn't allowed to store a map of your face, Digital Spy said. Last week, the social networking giant sought the dismissal of a lawsuit in which it is accused of "unlawfully" storing biometric data mined from people's photographs. Facebook aimed to get the case thrown out on the grounds that its user agreement states any disputes should be governed solely by California law, which doesn't prevent biometric data collection. However, the judge decided its terms do not protect the company from being subject to Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act, and stated that the plaintiffs - a group of users from Illinois - present a "plausible claim". "The Court accepts as true plaintiffs' allegations that Facebook's face recognition technology involves a scan of face geometry that was done without plaintiffs' consent," the ruling reads. Facebook uses its photo-tagging system to create a faceprint for each of its users, which is then used to suggest tags for people when new photos are uploaded. Users can opt out of having their biometric data collected. If Facebook loses the lawsuit, it could affect other companies that use facial recognition technology, such as Google. Photo: Reuters Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |