Tecnologías de reconocimiento facial en Colombia: Análisis comparativo en relación con la protección de datos

Abstract

Facial recognition technology is an example of soft and flexible technology, whose operation is based on biometric data, which are processed by algorithmic systems that allow the identification or verification of individuals. It can be applied to a variety of situations, such as identity verification in banking transactions, or assistance to people with disabilities, among others. This article makes an analysis of the Colombian regulation on data protection in relation to facial recognition technologies in contrast with the regulation of the European Union and the States of California and Illinois in the United States. The objective of this article is to make a comparative analysis as to the relevance of the national regulation to face the risks and challenges posed by this type of technology and, to that extent, to make a proposal in case the regulation turns out not to be adequate.