The State Internet Information Office and the Ministry of Public Security jointly announced the Measures for Security Management of Face Recognition Technology Applications

Recently, the National Internet Information Office (NIIO) and the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) jointly announced the Measures for the Safety Management of Face Recognition Technology Application, which will come into effect on June 1, 2025. The Measures clarify the basic requirements for the application of face recognition technology to process face information. The application of face recognition technology to handle face information activities should comply with laws and regulations, respect social morality and ethics, comply with business ethics and professional ethics, be honest and trustworthy, fulfill the obligation to protect personal information, assume social responsibility, and shall not jeopardize national security, harm the public interest, or infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of individuals.