This brings the companys total fines in the EU to 90.5mn.
For this database, thestartupis collecting photos from public web sources.
This includes social media profiles set to public mode.
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Naturally, without our knowledge or consent.
This is not a doom scenario from a scary film.
Nor is it something that could only be done in China,saidDPA chairman Aleid Wolfsen.
Clearviews GDPR violations
The first is the collection and use of photos.
The second is the lack of transparency.
A Clearview public relations spokesperson emailed TNW a written statement from the startups Chief Legal Officer, Jack Mulcaire.
This decision is unlawful, devoid of due process and is unenforceable.
The Dutch authority is also levying an extra 5.1mn penalty for non-compliance if Clearview doesnt stop the violations.
Expectedly, the use of Clearviews technology by Dutch organisations is now prohibited.
Meanwhile, just last week the DPAhit Uber with a 290mn finefor transferring sensitive driver data to the US.
In this case, the ride-hailing company will appeal the decision.
Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou
Ioanna is a writer at TNW.
With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.
