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Facial recognition raises data risks for protesters
short by / on Friday, 31 July, 2026
Delhi Police used drones, fixed cameras and AI-enabled surveillance to record crowds during the CJP protests at Jantar Mantar. BOOM's investigation says the unresolved issue is what happens to facial images and other data after demonstrations end. Experts warned that weak retention rules and oversight could enable later identification, misidentification or prosecution of protesters.
read more at Boom Live