Clearview AI fined third time for GDPR violations
By 
Kyle Brasseur2022-07-14T18:05:00
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority in Greece fined controversial facial image aggregator Clearview AI a record €20 million (U.S. $19.9 million) for unlawfully processing the biometric data of Greek citizens.
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