Italy’s data protection authority, the GPDP, found that ClearviewAI violated fundamental rules of GDPR when it collected biometric and geolocation data on its citizens. The data was collected without obtaining consent, so there was no transparency, or limitations on data usage or storage. Clearview is now required to erase the collected data and banned from future collection or processing of facial recognition data in Italy.

Wyoming’s Genetic Data Privacy Act has been signed into law and will go into effect July 1st. Businesses in the state that collect genetic data must be transparent with individuals about collection, use and disclosure; and must obtain express consent before collecting the data. The state’s Attorney General can levy penalties of up to $2,500 for violation.