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North Wales Police Expand Use of Live Facial Recognition

September 3, 2024

North Wales Police has announced the continued use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology at specific events across the region, following its successful implementation earlier this year at Holyhead Port. […]

Welsh Innovation, a Big Capital Raise, and a Biometric Seat – Identity News Digest

November 20, 2023

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: South Wales Police Trial Mobile Facial Recognition […]

Biometrics Detect Putin’s Doppelgangers – Identity News Digest

October 19, 2023

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Biometric Gun Safes Recalled, After Numerous Complaints […]

IDEMIA’s Big Contract Wins, Harry Styles’ Biometric Security, and More – Identity News Digest

June 20, 2023

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: IDEMIA Wins Biometric Tech Contracts in India, […]

UK Authorities Grapple With Biometrics and Beyoncé Security – Identity News Digest

May 16, 2023

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: UK’s Biometrics Commissioner Questions Legal Changes The […]

South Wales Police Return With New Facial Recognition System Following Legal Defeat

March 18, 2022

The South Wales Police department is preparing to resume its use of live facial recognition technology. The department first started trialing face-based surveillance tech in 2017, but pulled back in […]

South Wales Police Back Away From Biometric Surveillance Ahead of Big Football Match

October 13, 2021

“South Wales police have confirmed that they will not be using facial recognition technology during the South Wales derby this weekend, which will see a showdown between Cardiff City and […]

Court of Appeals Rules South Wales Police Use of Automatic Facial Recognition to be Unlawful

August 12, 2020

A Court of Appeals in Wales has ruled the use of automatic facial recognition (AFR) technology by South Wales Police to be unlawful, overturning a ruling by London’s High Court […]

Welsh Police Forces Debut Mobile Fingerprint Technology

October 11, 2019

Biometrics News – Fingerprint Recognition Two police forces in Wales have begun using INK Biometrics (Identity Not Known) in the field in a pilot project that will last three months […]

Legal Challenge to Biometric Surveillance Gets Underway in UK

May 23, 2019

“The hearings, held at a court in Cardiff, heard from South Wales Police barrister Jeremy Johnson QC, who explained that the facial recognition technology only looks for matches against police […]

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