Privacy concerns grow over facial recognition at protests
During the CJP demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, Delhi Police utilized drones, stationary cameras, and AI-powered surveillance to monitor the crowds. A BOOM investigation highlights that it remains unclear how facial data and other captured information are handled once the protests conclude. Experts have cautioned that a lack of strict data retention policies and proper oversight creates risks, potentially leading to the future tracking, mistaken identity, or legal targeting of those who participated.