Facebook suspends facial-recognition toolSeptember 22, 2012 - 14:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Facebook has suspended the facial-recognition tool that suggests when registered users could be tagged in photographs uploaded to its website, according to BBC News. The move follows a review of Facebook's efforts to implement changes recommended by the Data Protection Commissioner of Ireland last year. Billy Hawkes, who did not request the tool's total removal, said he was encouraged by the decision to switch it off for users in Europe by October 15. It is already unavailable to new users. Hawkes said Facebook "is sending a clear signal of its wish to demonstrate its commitment to best practice in data protection compliance". In December 2011 the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) gave Facebook six months to comply with its recommendations. They included more transparency about how data is used and individuals are targeted by advertisers and more user control over privacy settings. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |