Three rights groups have filed a complaint against Paraguay at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. They accuse the government of hiding information about its use of facial recognition for mass surveillance that threatens privacy.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation, TEDIC, and CEJIL took action after Paraguay denied their requests for details on the technology. Officials have kept the public in the dark about how facial recognition works in the country. This secrecy raises fears that the tool is being used without limits or proper checks.
Facial recognition can track people in real time across public spaces. In Paraguay, it may serve as a tool for broad monitoring of citizens. Such practices can weaken basic rights to privacy and free movement without strong rules in place.
The groups want the commission to push for full transparency from the state. They seek clear rules on when and how the technology can be used. This case could set an important example for other nations in the region facing similar issues with surveillance tools.
Original Author: Karen Gullo | Source: EFF
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