The French Council of State has upheld the legality of drone surveillance during public gatherings, dismissing challenges from civil liberties groups. The ruling allows police to utilize drones under strict conditions, ensuring no facial recognition, sound capture, or data cross-referencing with other files. This decision follows four years of legal debate and is seen as a response to evolving surveillance laws post-COVID-19. However, concerns linger over the potential for algorithmic video surveillance to become permanent, raising further questions about privacy and data protection.

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