OAIC and UK's ICO open joint investigation into Clearview AI Inc

"The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) have opened a joint investigation into the personal information handling practices of Clearview AI Inc., focusing on the company's use of 'scraped' data and biometrics of individuals.

"The investigation highlights the importance of enforcement cooperation in protecting the personal information of Australian and UK citizens in a globalised data environment.

"In line with the OAIC's Privacy Regulatory Action Policy, and the ICO's Communicating our Regulatory and Enforcement Activity Policy

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