Clearview AI fined €30 million for illegal facial scraping
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has fined Clearview AI over €30 million for illegally scraping facial images from the internet.
Despite previous fines from other European regulators, Clearview continued its violations, amassing a database of 30 billion facial images for use in law enforcement.
The AP emphasized that Clearview violated the GDPR by creating this database without consent.
If Clearview fails to cease its activities, additional fines up to €5.1 million may be imposed.
The AP is exploring further measures, including holding Clearview’s executives personally accountable.
View the Dutch Privacy Authority article for more information.