Legal Pitfalls: Copyright & Face Recognition APIs

Face recognition APIs unlock powerful user experiences — but without the right legal guardrails, they can expose your product to lawsuits, fines or forced shutdowns. In this guide, we unpack the legal pitfalls around biometric privacy and image copyright and offer practical strategies like consent flow design, data retention policies, geo-based feature toggles and safe dataset sourcing. Whether you're using ready-made APIs or building custom computer vision solutions, this post shows how to stay compliant without compromising on innovation.