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UK Faces Growing Scrutiny Over Facial Recognition Technology in Policing and Immigration

UK Faces Growing Scrutiny Over Facial Recognition Technology in Policing and Immigration

UK policing minister promises new facial recognition laws after criticisms
UK policing minister promises new facial recognition laws after criticisms

UK policing minister Sarah Jones has committed to tighter restrictions on the use of live facial recognition (LFR) on the streets of Britain, saying that the technology — which scans and...

UK government responds to facial recognition consultation

The UK government has responded to a consultation on a new legal framework for police use of biometrics, but has not committed to specific safeguards while continuing to ramp up facial recognition...

UK to deploy facial recognition in biggest-ever immigration crackdown
UK to deploy facial recognition in biggest-ever immigration crackdown

Documents show Home Office developing programme to use technology for general immigration enforcementThe Home Office is preparing to deploy facial recognition technology at transport hubs and...

Delhi Police’s facial recognition vans are showing up beyond protest sites, raising questions
Delhi Police’s facial recognition vans are showing up beyond protest sites, raising questions

MediaNama journalists have seen Delhi Police's facial recognition vans at a mall in Saket District Centre, raising surveillance questions.

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