Published 9 months ago

Policing minister urges forces to double use of facial recognition software

Policing minister Chris Philp has urged force chiefs to increase the use of facial recognition technology, setting a target of over 200,000 searches by May.
This move has sparked concerns from MPs and privacy campaigners who view the software as "Orwellian".
The Home Office defends the use of AI surveillance, stating that it is regulated by data protection, equality, and human rights laws, and can assist in identifying criminals and finding missing individuals.

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The Guardian

UK police urged to double use of facial recognition software

Policing minister Chris Philp suggests target of more than 200,000 searches over next six months

9 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Policing minister urges forces to double use of facial recognition software

It comes despite a cross-party group of MPs and peers calling for the use of live facial recognition technology to stop immediately.

9 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Sun

Police told to double use of facial recognition technology to nail criminals

POLICE have been told to double their use of facial recognition technology to nail criminals. Policing Minister Chris Philp wants 200,000 Police National Database searches a year by early summer. John Lamb CopyrightCops have been told to double their use of facial recognition technology[/caption] Chris Philp wants 200,000 Police National Database searches a year by early summer The aim is to hunt down as many serious offenders as possible, inclu…

9 months ago·United Kingdom

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