Brazilian Chamber set to vote on facial‑recognition camera regulation

The Chamber of Deputies is scheduled to discuss next week Bill PL 1828/23, introduced by Deputy Rodrigo Gambale (Pode‑SP) with substitute rapporteur Isnaldo Bulhões Jr. (MDB‑AL). The proposal seeks to create a legal framework for the deployment of facial‑recognition and biometric identification cameras in Brazil.

Under the draft, such systems could be used in transport hubs – road, rail and metro stations – as well as on public roads, government offices and other public buildings. The bill requires transparency, data‑security safeguards and respect for fundamental rights, explicitly prohibiting mass surveillance. Human oversight must be maintained, and any use for locating missing persons would need a formal request from a family member or competent authority, with strict auditability. The text also allows public‑private partnerships to modernise and integrate the technology.

The measure is part of the Chamber’s agenda alongside other legislative items, but its focus is on establishing clear limits and protections for biometric surveillance technologies.