US Surveillance and Facial Recognition Firm Clearview AI Wins GDPR Appeal in UK Court

U.S. surveillance and facial recognition firm Clearview AI has achieved a significant legal victory in the United Kingdom, winning an appeal against accusations of violating the U.K.’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

In May 2022, the company faced a penalty of nearly $10 million for alleged breaches of the GDPR. However, the recent ruling will lead to the cancellation of this fine, unless the U.K.’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) decides to make another appeal against the decision.