New Laws to Regulate Use of Live Facial Recognition Cameras
The Home Office says the rules will set limits on police and private use after campaigners warned the technology scans bystanders without consent.
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Croydon MP promises new laws for Live Facial Recognition
Three years since 'RoboCop'-style surveillance cameras were trialled on the streets of of Croydon, the government is only now proposing legislation which will provide 'parameters' for their use Croydon West MP Sarah Jones, the policing minister in the Burnham government, has said that there will be legislation to set "parameters and principles" for the police's…
The policing minister has promised new legislation on the use of live facial recognition cameras in public areas
Croydon West MP, Sarah Jones, says a government consultation suggested the public wants reassurances around how it is used. The technology was piloted in Croydon at the end of 2025 before being rolled out. The Metropolitan Police says LFR is "making London safer" and had led to more than 3,000 arrests in the past two years.
Minister promises new laws on facial recognition
UK Crime and Policing Minister Sarah Jones has promised new legislation on the use of facial recognition in public areas, with stronger safeguards to ensure it is used in a proportionate way. A government consultation indicated general public support for the technology, provided there are… This story continues at Minister promises new laws on facial recognition Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail
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