Lynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 80:

In page 32, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: “Prohibition on use of artificial intelligence under CCTV scheme

21.The Act of 1996 is amended by the insertion of the following section after section 14A:

“14AA.(1) The use of facial recognition technology, or any other cognate artificial intelligence technologies, in combination with information obtained as a result of the operation of an approved CCTV scheme shall be prohibited.

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the use of facial recognition technology shall include both direct and indirect use, including—

(a) the operation of such technology in an approved CCTV device, or the use of such technology to process information obtained from an approved CCTV device by a local authority employee, and

(b) the passing of information obtained from an approved CCTV device to any third party for processing in combination with such technology.

(3) A person who violates subsections (1) and (2) shall be guilty of an offence.”.”.