[VORTEX Portal] Smart Privacy Switch

What is Smart Privacy Switch and how does it work?

The Smart Privacy Switch feature enables users to activate AI-based surveillance features such as Facial Recognition (FR), ensuring compliance with local regulations regarding data privacy.

• How it works: When the feature goes live, the Owner or Admin of the organization will be prompted to sign an agreement upon their first login to the VORTEX portal or app. This ensures that the user is informed about the AI functionalities and their compliance with privacy regulations in their jurisdiction.

• Usage: Once the agreement is signed, users can enable or disable these AI features based on local legal requirements and their specific needs. This will help ensure that the use of AI-driven surveillance is carried out within the legal framework for their region.

NOTE:

• Upon first login, the Owner or Admin will see a pop-up notification asking them to review the AI Analytics Terms and Conditions.

• After reviewing the terms, the user must check the box confirming they have read and agree to these terms.

• Users can then toggle the AI features ON or OFF according to their needs and legal requirements.

Where can I find the Smart Privacy Switch feature and how does it work in the portal?

• Location in Portal: The Smart Privacy Switch feature can be found under the System/Global device settings/Smart Privacy Switch section in the portal. This section allows the user to review and activate the AI functionalities related to Facial Recognition and License Plate Recognition.

Impact of Disabling Facial Recognition

When Facial Recognition is disabled, the organization will no longer receive facial-related data. The affected areas are as follows:

• Live View: Facial recognition will not be performed to distinguish between known and unknown users.

• Device: Premium devices will not be able to set up facial recognition rules, and this feature will be hidden.

• Profile Search: Any existing profiles will be deleted, and the Profile Search functionality will no longer be available.

• Message Center: No facial recognition-related event logs will be generated.

• Alarm Management: Since facial recognition is disabled, the configured alarm rules will have no effect.