Brits support national identity scheme but divided on digital ID
A majority of British citizens – 57 percent – support the introduction of a national ID card, a new survey…
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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…
Political consensus builds for UK digital ID to tighten border
A poll conducted among members of the UK’s Labour Party revealed that 57 percent support an introduction of a digital…
UK should follow Estonia’s lead in digital ID argues Labour politician
The UK is “behind the curve” and should follow the example of Estonia when it comes to digital identity, according…
Rebranding will not stop retail crime – biometrics might
By Professor Fraser Sampson, former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner Shoplifting is up, burglary is down. Two contrasting headline claims…
UK police force to test robot dog equipped with AI analytics
A UK police force is about to test its first robot dog, equipped with cameras that detect weapons and people…
A quick fix on UK digital identity will do more harm than good
By David Rennie, Chief Trust Officer at Orchestrating Identity Here we go again. Revitalising an idea that dates back to Tony…
UK govt building on live facial recognition, announces predictive policing prototype
The UK government has announced a predictive policing project, relying on AI-powered interactive crime maps and facial recognition technology, that…
Why retail needs biometrics – the cameras aren’t working
By Professor Fraser Sampson, former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner According to the Economist shoplifting has octupled in a decade,…
Hippo Digital nearly done revised UK MoD identity attestation verification contract
UK-based digital consultancy Hippo Digital is in the midst of carrying out a contract with the Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence…
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