London Police Make 540 Arrests Using Live Facial Recognition Technology This Year
The Metropolitan Police Service (Met) has made 540 arrests this year using Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology, with offenses ranging from shoplifting to…
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UK Parliament Holds Historic First Debate on Police Use of Live Facial Recognition
The UK Parliament conducted its first-ever debate on live facial recognition (LFR) technology in Westminster Hall this week, marking a significant milestone in…
Another U.S. County Deploys Clearview AI’s Face Search Tech
The Hays County Sheriff’s Department in Texas recently adopted Clearview AI’s facial recognition technology, following its approval by the county commissioners…
China Intensifies Biometric Surveillance to Crack Down on North Korean Defectors
China has escalated its efforts to identify and deport North Korean defectors by enhancing biometric surveillance along its northeastern border. According to a…
Police Scotland Mulls Live Facial Recognition as Essex Cops Make More Arrests
Police Scotland is exploring the potential use of live facial recognition to identify violent criminals. Chief Constable Jo Farrell stated that assessing such…
NZ Grocery Chain Says FRT Prevented 130 Serious Incidents
A six-month trial of facial recognition technology at 25 Foodstuffs North Island supermarkets in New Zealand has yielded positive early results, with the…
Identity News Digest – September 12, 2024
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Illinois…
Advocacy Group Suggests ‘Sabotage’ if German Policing Bill Passes
The German government’s recently proposed “security package” has sparked significant concern among civil rights activists and organizations like Amnesty…
Germany Joins Police FRT Trend After Violent Attacks
Germany’s coalition government has introduced a package of tighter security and asylum policies, prominently featuring measures to combat “violent Islamism.”…
Tiny Kyrgyz Town Joins Sprawling Biometric Surveillance Network
The small Kyrgyz village of Baetov has become the latest site of the deployment of face-scanning cameras. And while the village has a population of only a…