UK ICO finds police facial recognition use mostly compliant with data regulations
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office says police are using facial recognition in ways that meet their regulatory compliance obligations, for…
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Asda to deploy Auror crime intelligence platform across its stores following London trial
UK supermarket chain Asda is massively expanding its use of Auror, the crime reporting and intelligence platform. Following a trial…
Australia’s Coles, Woolworths test facial recognition amid retail crime debate
Two of Australia’s largest supermarket chains are testing facial recognition technology as they weigh new tools to combat rising retail…
British Transport Police extends live facial recognition trial into Underground stations
The British Transport Police (BTP) are expanding its live facial recognition trial with deployments in London Underground stations. The first…
Facewatch, Forecourt Eye partner to tackle petrol theft at UK pumps with FRT, ANPR
“The price of gas keeps on rising,” says a song from UK indie band Bloc Party’s classic 2005 album, Silent…
Born bad – can biometrics decode criminality?
By Professor Fraser Sampson, former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner As we look to facial recognition and other biometrics to…
Immigration enforcement drives surge in FBI DNA database
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may have added nearly 920,000 DNA profiles to the FBI’s national criminal database in…
Western Australia’s LFR trial draws criticism over privacy risks, limited consultation
A five-month mobile trial of live facial recognition in Western Australia has led to real-time results and concern. During a…
Sainsbury’s triples Facewatch facial recognition deployment across UK stores
UK grocery retailer Sainsbury’s is continuing to invest in biometric technology for crime prevention, as it expands its live facial…
Head of Met Police makes case for LFR to stay ahead of criminal advances
A new appeal from the head of the Metropolitan Police aims to lay out the benefits of live facial recognition,…
