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The AEPD warns two city councils about AI video surveillance and facial recognition
The Spanish Data Protection Agency published on October 6 two warnings (AI-00170-2026 and AI-00171-2026) to city councils with video surveillance projects using automated image analysis.
The criterion also applies to private companies: many camera systems come with search by appearance or facial recognition as standard. Before buying or upgrading, switch off what you do not need and document why what you enable is proportionate. The AEPD will look at the real configuration, not the manufacturer's brochure.