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Police Scotland Considers Live Facial Recognition for Football Disorder

Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell has said any proposal to use live facial recognition would need a clear business case and consideration through the…

October 13, 2026

Scottish Police Inspectorate Urges Facial Recognition to Enforce Football Banning Orders

HMICS says facial recognition should be required to keep banned individuals out of football matches, after a Rangers v Celtic tie the Scottish FA called a near…

August 20, 2026

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Police Scotland Opens Public Conversation on Live Facial Recognition Ahead of Deployment Decision

Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority have launched a formal public-engagement process on the potential use of Live Facial Recognition technology,…

February 18, 2026

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ID Tech Digest – August 28, 2025

Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: A Look Back at…

August 28, 2025

Rights Groups Urge Police Scotland to Halt Live Facial Recognition Rollout

Fourteen rights and racial justice organizations have issued a joint statement calling on Police Scotland to abandon its planned implementation of live facial…

August 28, 2025

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Scotland Split Over Police Facial Recognition as Public Survey Shows 49-48 Divide

A recent survey conducted by Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority reveals a near-even split in public opinion over the potential introduction of…

June 11, 2025

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Police Scotland Opens Public Dialogue on Live Facial Recognition Plans

Police Scotland has launched an exploratory public dialogue to assess the Scottish public’s views on the potential use of live facial recognition (LFR)…

April 10, 2025

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Police Scotland’s Custody Photos Too Poor for Facial Recognition Use

Police Scotland’s custody photographs taken between 2019 and 2024 are suffering from significant quality issues that render them largely ineffective for facial…

March 25, 2025

Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Calls for Comprehensive Biometric Data Retention Policy

A recent report highlights the need for Police Scotland to establish a dedicated policy on biometric data retention, urging a thorough and evidence-based…

October 31, 2024

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ID Tech Digest – October 7, 2024

Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Orgs Should Use…

October 7, 2024

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