Conclusion

Despite the reservations expressed by certain associations, such as Amnesty International, which fear intrusions into private life, and a lack of proportionality linked to the use of augmented cameras, all the elements seem to converge towards the perpetuation of the VSA. This technology, which is based on the fusion of AI and video protection, would thus complement the provisions of the French Internal Security Code.

Moreover, recent history suggests that it is unlikely that the State will go back on a technology that has mobilized significant investment, particularly when it comes to security projects.

However, the January 14, 2025 report recommends that the legislator introduce prior parliamentary control, and that any draft decree be submitted to the CNIL for its opinion. As France's leading independent administrative authority, the...