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College of Policing Awards South Wales Facial Recognition Evaluation

The College of Policing has awarded the University of Birmingham a contract to evaluate officer-initiated facial recognition software used by South Wales…

October 12, 2026

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Cardiff Expands Live Facial Recognition for Six Nations Rugby Championships

South Wales Police is expanding its network of live facial recognition cameras across Cardiff city centre during the 2025 Six Nations rugby championships,…

February 20, 2025

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North Wales Police Expand Use of Live Facial Recognition

North Wales Police has announced the continued use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology at specific events across the region, following its successful…

September 3, 2024

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

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…

November 20, 2023

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Biometrics Detect Putin’s Doppelgangers – Identity News Digest

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…

October 19, 2023

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

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…

June 20, 2023

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

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…

May 16, 2023

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

The South Wales Police department is preparing to resume its use of live facial recognition technology. The department first started trialing face-based…

March 18, 2022

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

“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…

October 13, 2021

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

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…

August 12, 2020

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