# Blurring Anti-Facial Recognition Masks The Surveillance Exclusion Mask Protects Your Identity By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-06-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surveillance-exclusion-mask References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/identity-protect-george-floyd-safety-police-brutality-170055038.html) & [jipvanleeuwenstein.nl](http://www.jipvanleeuwenstein.nl/) In the wake of George Floyd's murder, protests across the globe have erupted to combat police brutality, however, many protestors are fearful of police forces tracking their identity and personal data. As a result, the design firm Jip van Leeuwenstein has crafted the 'Surveillance Exclusion' mask that shields the wearer's identity from [facial recognition software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facial-recognition-security). The [Surveillance Exclusion mask](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-surveillance) fits over your face with ribbed patterns and lines that obscure your profile and [distinct facial features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-it) such as eyebrows, lips, and jaw structure. In addition, the mask offers a unique eye slit that also disables facial recognition technologies form identifying you. Moreover, the lens-like mask is transparence, so wearers can still interact with people around them and have their facial expressions visible. Image Credit: Jip van Leeuwenstein ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Anti-surveillance Masks:** Opportunity to innovate and improve anti-facial recognition masks for individuals seeking anonymity and privacy. - **Facial Recognition Technology:** Opportunity to develop new technologies to improve facial recognition systems to identify individuals even with anti-surveillance masks. - **Protestor Gear:** Opportunity to expand designs and technological features to create more gear for protestors seeking to protect their identities and personal information. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create more stylish and effective anti-surveillance masks for individuals seeking anonymity while making a fashion statement. - **Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop new facial recognition systems capable of identifying individuals even when they wear anti-surveillance masks. - **Security:** Opportunity for security companies to expand offerings to provide and promote anti-surveillance masks as part of their products and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Group Face Blurring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-faces.md) - [Machine Learning Face Blurring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-faces1.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Voice-Quieting Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voiceabsorbing-face-mask.md) - [Digital Avatar LED Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qudi-mask-2.md) - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Soundproof Microphone Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-phasma.md)