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…
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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…
Facewatch caught in more controversy after closed-door meeting with UK Home Office
Biometric security company Facewatch, which has been facing backlash for deploying facial recognition surveillance in retail stores across the UK,…
Missing the mark on messaging about retail facial recognition use sparks backlash
Clear communication about the use of biometrics in retail environments is even more important than in places like airports, at…
UK civil society considers which AI controversies we need, goes back to the LFR well
UK lawmakers have written Frasers Group, which owns several retail chains, to condemn its use of live facial recognition and…
Facewatch facial recognition declared compliant with UK data protection law
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) says facial recognition vendor Facewatch complies with UK Data Protection laws, allowing retailers to continue…
Facewatch gets UK Code of Practice certification for live retail facial recognition
Facewatch’s live facial recognition for retail theft prevention has been declared compliant with the UK’s Surveillance Camera Code of Practice…
Facewatch to stop using Hikvision amid controversy over UK retail biometrics
Retailers across the UK are increasingly turning to facial recognition technology to combat shoplifting amid a rise in thefts and…
Facewatch counters Big Brother Watch’s biometric surveillance claims, plans expansion
Face biometrics company Facewatch was recently under the spotlight when privacy advocate NGO Big Brother Watch filed a legal complaint…
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