Data Protection Authority and AI Act: more safeguards are needed for biometric data

Italy's Data Protection Authority has issued recommendations on the national implementation of the EU AI Act. It proposes prohibiting the sole use of AI for employment decisions like promotions and bonuses, and banning automated, blanket biometric scanning in public places.

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