Cybersecurity pro demonstrates IAD importance for facial recognition at RSAC 2026
Jake Moore believes the identity stack is broken. But instead of just willing his belief into reality, the global cybersecurity…
Facewatch
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Facewatch FRT records twice as many UK retail alerts in 2025
Facial recognition technology is catching more repeat offenders in UK shops. A press release from London biometrics firm Facewatch says…
Human error blamed for false accusation at retailer using facial recognition
False accusations of shoplifting against a man in Cardiff, Wales are the result of human error, rather than a false…
Retailers attempt to bridge disconnect on facial recognition to fight theft
The UK’s second-largest retailer, Sainsbury’s, has announced it will trial real-time facial recognition from Facewatch in two of its stores…
Retail facial recognition prospects boosted by Facewatch feature, NZ privacy guidance
Retailers are navigating twin concerns around incidents of theft and assaults on staff and data privacy regulations as they consider…
Facewatch comes under the public eye again
Biometric security company Facewatch will provide its technology to UK retailer Iceland. News of a new client comes only a…
Retailers turn to facial recognition to curb $100B in losses amid ‘sweethearting’ surge
Retail theft is on the rise in the U.S., with losses topping an estimated $100 billion annually. In addition to…
Facewatch, Met police face lawsuits after facial recognition misidentification
Biometric security company Facewatch, which provides facial recognition software to shops across the UK, is facing a lawsuit after its…
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…
UK Home Office accused of lobbying for Facewatch: report
Troubles continue for biometric security company Facewatch, known for deploying facial recognition surveillance in retail stores across the UK. New…
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