Neutral Citation Number: 2023:DHC:2806 eligible to be removed in accordance with local laws and regulations [Ref. Annexure, Pg. 353]. 29. This technology, which is already being used to identify and remove CSAM content online, can be used to identify the images and/ or videos in the captioned matter, using the same identification algorithm. Once the content is identified, the same can be removed from all platforms to ensure that it becomes inaccessible to all individuals. 30. Additionally, Respondent No.3/ Google also deploys pattern and face recognition tools to recognize the common patterns of shapes and colors that make up the digital image of a face [Ref. Annexure J, Pg. 365]. Therefore, since Respondent No.3/ Google possesses technology to detect images based on their pattern, the same technology can be used to detect the images of the Petitioner in the captioned matter, in order to flag and remove them from the internet. True copy of Respondent No.3/ Google's Pattern Recognition Policy is annexed herewith as ANNEXURE J [Pg. 365 to 366]. III. Keyword Searches 31. Respondent No.3/ Google, as a search engine functions in three steps; Firstly, it continually searches the web with automated programs called crawlers. Crawling is a discovery process whereby Respondent No.3/ Google uses technology (crawlers) to find new and updated web pages on the internet. Once new web pages are discovered, the crawlers follow links provided on those discovered web pages to find new URLs. This process is continued till all new URLs are discovered. Secondly, once any new or updated URL is found. Respondent No.3/ Google adds it to its index, which is a massive database of discovered URLs. This step is called indexing. Thirdly, when a search is Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:SHAZAAD ZAKIR Signing Date:26.04.2023 17:19:50 W.P.(CRL) 1505/2021 Page 44 of 88

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