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Background
Overview
FRS is a rapidly evolving technology with profound implications for civil liberties, governance, and law enforcement. UPSC examines the ethical, legal, and social impacts of new technologies, particularly concerning fundamental rights and data governance.
Facial Recognition Systems (FRS) are a category of biometric technology capable of identifying or verifying a person from a digital image or a video frame by analyzing patterns based on the person's facial features. Their deployment, especially in public spaces, raises significant concerns regarding the fundamental Right to Privacy.