Why scrutiny of facial recognition needs to extend beyond policing
Facial recognition technology (FRT) is fast becoming part of everyday life in the UK.
In recent months, much of the media attention around FRT has focused on the police, as forces up and down the country roll out both retrospective and live facial recognition (LFR).
CEO of Face-Int UK and Europe.
As deployment increases, so too does scrutiny. Concerns around the accuracy, privacy and efficacy, alongside debates over proportionality and whether widespread use is creating a “surveillance society”, all deserve serious consideration.
But while so much of the conversation around FRT focuses on police use, we risk overlooking the growing use of facial recognition by private organizations.
Public attitudes change depending on who is behind the camera
Public attitudes towards facial recognition are rarely determined by the technology alone. Where it is used, why it is deployed, and, crucially, who is operating it can all influence public levels of support.
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