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,…
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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…
Calls grow for investigation into Police Scotland’s live facial recognition tactics
In light of growing scrutiny over the deployment of live facial recognition technology, Police Scotland is facing renewed calls for…
Police Scotland urged to be more open on live facial recognition adoption
Police Scotland’s plans to adopt live facial recognition technology have sparked new debates over the implications for public trust, privacy,…
ScotAccount expands digital ID services, explores One Login integration
Since its launch in February 2023, ScotAccount, a digital identity service developed by the Scottish Government, has made key moves…
FRT, AI, body cams in the plan for Police Scotland by 2027
As Police Scotland aims to strengthen public safety through the use of facial recognition technology, Chief Constable Jo Farrell unveiled…
Police Scotland’s body camera rollout delayed by data privacy concerns until 2025
The deployment of body-worn cameras (BWCs) for Police Scotland officers is facing delays, with the anticipated rollout now postponed until…
2.5M Scots embrace MyAccount, Yoti digital ID
Over 2.5 million Scottish people are now using MyAccount and reusable digital ID from Yoti in a bid to streamline…
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