The Dutch data protection agency has fined Clearview AI, a facial recognition company, 20 million euros ($337 million) for illegally collecting and processing images of people’s faces. The agency found that Clearview AI violated the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation by failing to obtain consent from individuals before collecting their biometric data. The company’s database contains over 20 billion images scraped from social media and other internet sources. The agency also ordered Clearview AI to delete all data related to Dutch residents and cease further processing of their personal data. This fine is the latest setback for Clearview AI, which has faced legal challenges and scrutiny over privacy concerns in several countries. The company claims its technology is a valuable tool for law enforcement but critics argue it poses significant risks to privacy and civil liberties.