Live facial recognition should shape future of policing, says former UK PM
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is a fan of live facial recognition. A report in The Times quotes Blair…
Scotland
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Scottish Biometrics Commissioner launches consultation on LFR with police
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner and local law enforcement agencies have launched a consultation on police use of live facial recognition…
Poor quality images hold Scottish police facial recognition matches to 2%
Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Dr. Brian Plastow warns that a significant number of the custody images held in national police databases…
Digital ID eases patient information management in Northern Ireland
Digital identity is increasing proving inevitable for service delivery in several sectors and it’s no less so for healthcare delivery….
Scotland’s police needs strategy for biometric data: Biometrics Commissioner
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner has urged police authorities in Scotland to speed up defining their strategy for biometric data and…
Scotland launches center for digital trust and distributed ledger tech
Scotland is launching a new institution focused on bringing innovation into payments and other industries. Over the next two years,…
Scottish councils, police defend widespread use of Hikvision cameras
Hikvision security cameras are widely used in Scotland’s public CCTV networks and other facilities run by local governments and businesses,…
Scotland updates guidance on biometrics in schools
Newly updated guidance on the use of biometric technology systems in Scottish schools serves as a critical document for education…
Talks on live surveillance ongoing in UK, recordings work fine for Dutch cops
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner, Dr. Brian Plastow, welcomes ongoing discussions between the UK and Scotland about the future of live…
Scottish review calls for clearer standards for police in biometric data retention
The Scottish government, in partnership with the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner, has published a detailed review of biometric data retention practices…
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