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# Iran is using facial recognition to enforce Hijab laws.
- URL: https://www.thedigitalspeaker.com/iran-is-using-facial-recognition-to-enforce-hijab-laws/
- Published: 2023-12-11T09:57:12.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-27T05:36:35.000Z
- Description: Iran uses facial recognition technology to track and enforce dress codes on women, particularly the mandatory wearing of hijabs. The government's use of the technology has raised concerns among human rights advocates, as those who do not comply with dress codes face fines, arr...
- Author: Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP
- Tags: News, #seo-post-1

Iran uses facial recognition technology to track and enforce dress codes on women, particularly the mandatory wearing of hijabs. The [government](https://www.thedigitalspeaker.com/ai-government-speaker/)'s use of the technology has raised concerns among human rights advocates, as those who do not comply with dress codes face fines, arrests, and other penalties.

Read the full article on [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/iran-says-face-recognition-will-id-women-breaking-hijab-laws/?ref=thedigitalspeaker.com).

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