Legal protection of a citizen’s right to a facial image when applying facial recognition technology in Chinese law

Abstract

In the era of the rapid development of big data, facial recognition biometric technology, which identifies and confirms the identity of persons by their face, is gradually becoming an object of public attention. Developing facial recognition technology has become an indispensable means of collecting information for government and commercial organizations. Facial recognition technology can be used to quickly identify individuals and improve efficiency and accuracy. However, there are two sides to everything, and the widespread use of facial recognition technology has affected the traditional system of protecting the citizen’s right to a facial image, and the relevant laws should be improved in connection with the leakage and misuse of facial images. Only under the double safeguard, both the advancement of facial recognition technology and the improvement of laws can further protect the citizen’s right to a facial image. This article analyzes the use of facial recognition technology and the risks associated with it, explains the legislative framework and its shortcomings in China, and makes appropriate proposals for further protection of the generated facial image information in facial recognition technology.