Police use of live facial recognition “unethical” and possibly illegal
Police forces are comparing faces seen on live CCTV camera feeds to watchlists of wanted criminals. This has been branded…
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‘We need to trust each other’: Why UK police must collaborate to fight cybercrime
A reluctance among UK police forces to collaborate is blighting the fight against cybercrime, say two former officers.
How consumer technology is creating new channels for police surveillance
From dashcams to 'vigilante' apps, consumer-owned tech is helping police track crime. But is it making us safer?
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The fight against facial recognition
Privacy activists are using everything from high fashion to suing governments to prevent the spread of facial recognition technology.
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Why the UK government needs to take police facial recognition seriously
New guidance will help police forces use live facial recognition more effectively but more transparency and oversight is needed.
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Policing minister rejects need for ethical guidance on emerging tech
'We have to be slightly careful not to stifle innovation,' Kit Malthouse MP told a House of Lords Committee, despite…
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The UK and Europe may diverge on police facial recognition
Policymakers in Europe have called for a ban on police using facial recognition software. Such a move is unlikely to…
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The Next Ten Years in Policing Technology – What to Expect
The question is: are these wider plans being followed by most police forces? If so, what can we expect for…
