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Facewatch is a secure cloud-based platform that uses facial recognition technology to send instant alerts when subjects of interest enter business premises, proactively deterring and protecting businesses against crime.
Facewatch Biometrics News
Former UK Biometrics Commissioner joins Facewatch in advisory role
Fraser Sampson the former UK Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, has been appointed to a non-executive director role by retail…
| Sep 4, 2023 | UK Home Office accused of lobbying for Facewatch: reportTroubles continue for biometric security company Facewatch, known for deploying facial recognition surveillance in retail stores across the UK. New… |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Facewatch caught in more controversy after closed-door meeting with UK Home OfficeBiometric security company Facewatch, which has been facing backlash for deploying facial recognition surveillance in retail stores across the UK,… |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Missing the mark on messaging about retail facial recognition use sparks backlashClear communication about the use of biometrics in retail environments is even more important than in places like airports, at… |
| Apr 25, 2023 | UK civil society considers which AI controversies we need, goes back to the LFR wellUK lawmakers have written Frasers Group, which owns several retail chains, to condemn its use of live facial recognition and… |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Facewatch facial recognition declared compliant with UK data protection lawThe Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) says facial recognition vendor Facewatch complies with UK Data Protection laws, allowing retailers to continue… |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Facewatch gets UK Code of Practice certification for live retail facial recognitionFacewatch’s live facial recognition for retail theft prevention has been declared compliant with the UK’s Surveillance Camera Code of Practice… |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Facewatch to stop using Hikvision amid controversy over UK retail biometricsRetailers across the UK are increasingly turning to facial recognition technology to combat shoplifting amid a rise in thefts and… |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Facewatch counters Big Brother Watch’s biometric surveillance claims, plans expansionFace biometrics company Facewatch was recently under the spotlight when privacy advocate NGO Big Brother Watch filed a legal complaint… |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Facial recognition deployed in convenience stores in Mexico, England, SingaporeConvenience stores around the world are turning to facial recognition and computer vision to reduce theft and facilitate biometric payments,… |
| Oct 19, 2020 | Transparency for public-private biometric deals? Not in the UK, at leastIf every biometrics-gathering partnership between government and businesses was fully transparent, the idea of never ending, large scale facial recognition… |
| Jul 6, 2020 | Alarm systems upgraded with Facewatch biometric facial recognition for workplace securityMonitor Computer Systems has partnered with Facewatch to provide the Sentinel alarm monitoring system with facial biometrics to strengthen workplace… |
| May 15, 2020 | Facial recognition for reduced workplace contact launched by Invixium, Reflexis and FacewatchInvixium has upgraded two biometric workforce management hardware with fever detection and the introduction of software for touchless operation. The company… |
| Feb 12, 2020 | Facewatch, Vista CCTV deliver GDPR-compliant biometric surveillance solution for retail, hospitalityFacewatch is working with Vista CCTV to bring to market a GDPR-compliant biometric facial recognition solution for the retail and… |
| Dec 6, 2019 | Surveillance cameras to reach 1 billion by 2021 as face biometrics for police, schools, retail roll outThere will be one billion surveillance cameras in operation around the world by 2021, up nearly 30 percent from 770… |
| Dec 3, 2019 | Distributor agreement, $11M funding, and new vending machines for retail biometrics announcedA distribution agreement with Facewatch brings facial recognition to UK CCTV camera and components distributor DVS’ installer and reseller network… |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Facewatch biometric retail theft prevention trial concludes with endorsement from store operatorBiometric facial recognition technology from Facewatch has been endorsed by convenience store operator Paul Wilks following a successful trial at… |
| Jun 26, 2017 | New Facewatch CEO to lead retail roll-out of facial recognition-based crime prevention toolFollowing the closing of a £1.41 million investment round, Nick Fisher, the newly appointed CEO of Facewatch, is set to… |
| Aug 24, 2016 | Allevate teams with Facewatch to provide Brazilian retail security offeringAllevate recently announced the launch of its “Face-Searcher service”, designed to enable both small and larger organizations to utilize facial… |
| Dec 17, 2015 | UK stores testing biometrics based ‘thief recognition’ solutionFacewatch, a system that helps UK stores identify criminals by locally creating and sharing watch lists of pictures of shoplifters… |
