Government Regulations Italy’s new facial recognition policy sparks EU law debate July 31, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) Italy's proposed policy to store facial biometric data for seven days from individuals captured on video in sensitive areas is facing scrutiny over its compliance with European Union laws, as reported by Biometric Update. The Italian Senate's EU Policies Committee approved a decree allowing the storage of facial biometric data from cameras in sensitive public areas for seven days. This move has drawn criticism from the data protection authority, Autorità Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali (GPDP), which deems the policy inconsistent with the EU's AI Act restrictions on live facial recognition. The GPDP argues that continuous biometric data collection and retrospective processing for investigations could be interpreted as live facial recognition, which is generally prohibited under the AI Act, except for specific exceptions like searches for missing persons, imminent terrorist threats, or identification of serious offenses. A representative for Premier Giorgia Meloni's office stated that Italy remains compliant with European regulations, including the AI Act. The debate intensified following recent public order incidents, including riots and violent protests. The European Commission has emphasized that facial recognition in publicly accessible spaces is prohibited but noted that a definitive assessment of the Italian policy requires a detailed review. Source: Biometric Update SC Staff Related Audits (External, Internal) How to Evaluate Third-Party Risk, Regulatory Response, and Evidence Platforms SC Media Editorial Intelligence, reviewed by Enida Metaj July 30, 2026 Can the platform make the gap between what the organization claims and what the evidence supports visible before the response is sent? Government Regulations US effectively bans foreign-made advanced robots over security concerns SC Staff July 29, 2026 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has added foreign-made advanced robotic devices to its Covered List, prohibiting their import due to unacceptable risks to U.S. national security. Government Regulations When sensitive data moves everywhere, security attestations become a liability Justin Beals July 27, 2026 Despite the CMMC pause, leaders still have to stand behind what they sign. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Business Impact Analysis (BIA) British Standard 7799 Chain of Custody Competitive Intelligence Data Custodian Due Care Due Diligence You can skip this ad in 5 seconds