China issued draft rules to manage use of facial recognition technology

 

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Chinese regulator on Tuesday issued draft rules for security management of facial recognition technology.

Facial recognition technology can only be used to process facial information when there is a specific purpose and sufficient necessity, and with strict protective measures, according to draft rules from the Cyberspace Administration of China on Tuesday.

The use of the technology will also require individual’s consent, it said.

If there are other non-biometric identification technology solutions available that can achieve the same purpose or meet equivalent business requirements, priority should be given to selecting that non-biometric identification technology solution, it said.

Installation of image collection and personal identification equipment in public places should be for the purpose of maintaining public safety, the draft rules said, noting clear signage is required.

Airports, hotels, stations, banks, stadiums, exhibition halls and other business establishments should not use facial recognition to verify personal identity, unless required by law, the regulation said in its proposed rules.

The draft did not specify the law’s requirements, but said businesses should not require people to use facial recognition to receive better services.

Hotel rooms, public bathrooms, changing rooms and bathrooms must not install equipment for collecting images or personal information, the proposed rules said.

The draft is open for public comment until Sept. 7.