Anonymization of Faces - Technical and Legal Perspectives

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Fabio Hellmann

University of Augsburg

Elisabeth André

University of Augsburg - Institut für Informatik

Mohamed Benouis

University of Augsburg

Benedikt Buchner

University of Augsburg - Faculty of Law

Silvan Mertes

University of Augsburg

Date Written: March 01, 2024

Abstract

This paper explores face anonymization techniques in the context of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) amidst growing privacy concerns due to the widespread use of personal data in machine learning. We focus on unstructured data, specifically facial data, and discuss two approaches to assessing re-identification risks: the risk-based approach supported by GDPR and the zero or strict approach. Emphasizing a process-oriented perspective, we argue that face anonymization should consider the overall data processing context, including the actors involved and the measures taken, to achieve legally secure anonymization under GDPR’s stringent requirements.

Keywords: Anonymization, GDPR

Suggested Citation

Hellmann, Fabio and André, Elisabeth and Benouis, Mohamed and Buchner, Benedikt and Mertes, Silvan, Anonymization of Faces - Technical and Legal Perspectives (March 01, 2024). Datenschutz und Datensicherheit - DuD, volume 48, issue 6, 2024 [10.1007/s11623-024-1938-6], Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4971182

Fabio Hellmann

University of Augsburg ( email )

Elisabeth André

University of Augsburg - Institut für Informatik ( email )

Frau Barbara de Vega
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Augsburg, D-86159
Germany

Mohamed Benouis

University of Augsburg

Benedikt Buchner (Contact Author)

University of Augsburg - Faculty of Law ( email )

Augsburg, 86135
Germany

Silvan Mertes

University of Augsburg

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