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Information Commissioner's Office · · UK

Facial recognition in policing: earning public trust through strong data protection governance

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office has published guidance addressing how police use of facial recognition technology can be squared with data protection obligations, framing strong governance as the path to public trust.

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Y Yahoo News UK · · International

Live facial recognition technology to be used by police in town

Police in an unspecified town are set to deploy live facial recognition technology, according to a report from Yahoo News UK. The announcement signals an expansion of real-time biometric surveillance into a local law enforcement context.

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1 1News · · International

Woolworths explores facial recognition technology for Aussie stores

Australian supermarket giant Woolworths is reportedly looking into deploying facial recognition technology across its retail stores. No details about the scope, timeline, or data handling practices have been confirmed.

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D Digital Trends · · International

Meta’s facial recognition smart glasses idea just resurfaced in a patent

A newly surfaced Meta patent describes smart glasses capable of facial recognition, reviving a concept the company has flirted with before. The patent suggests Meta continues to explore technology that could identify people in the real world through wearable hardware.

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T Tom's Guide · · International

Meta files patent for AI facial recognition glasses that identify people around you and record automatically

Meta has filed a patent for smart glasses equipped with AI-powered facial recognition that can identify people nearby and record automatically. The patent signals Meta's interest in moving ambient identification technology from concept into a consumer wearable.

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Y Yahoo · · International

Arrests after facial recognition tool used in town

Police in an unspecified town made arrests following the use of a facial recognition tool, according to a report from Yahoo. No further details about the jurisdiction, the tool used, or the nature of the arrests are available from the source.

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T The Guardian · · International

Alarm raised over ‘privacy dilemma’ of facial recognition technology at Coles and Woolworths

Australia's two largest supermarket chains, Coles and Woolworths, are facing scrutiny over their use of facial recognition technology in stores, with privacy advocates expressing concern about how the systems are deployed and what happens to shoppers' biometric data.

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Y Yahoo News Canada · · International

Sainsbury’s store suspends AI facial recognition scanning after customer wrongly flagged as shoplifter

A Sainsbury's store suspended its AI facial recognition system after it incorrectly identified a customer as a shoplifter. The incident prompted the retailer to pause use of the technology while the error was reviewed.

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Just Security · · US Federal

No Warrant, No Problem: Administrative Subpoena Powers and an Outdated Fourth Amendment Doctrine

Federal agencies hold broad legal authority to compel the production of sensitive personal information without a warrant or any showing of probable cause. A legal analysis argues that Fourth Amendment doctrine has not kept pace with the scope of these administrative subpoena powers.

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R Retail Insight Network · · International

Coles and Woolworths test facial recognition to address store crime – report

Australian supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths are reportedly testing facial recognition technology in their stores as a measure to combat retail crime. The trials place both chains among a growing number of retailers experimenting with biometric surveillance in consumer spaces.

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W West Yorkshire Police · · International

Cutting edge facial recognition cameras used for the first time in Kirklees

West Yorkshire Police deployed facial recognition cameras in Kirklees for the first time, marking the technology's debut in that area. The rollout represents a continued expansion of live facial recognition by UK law enforcement.

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A AFR · · International

Privacy Commission cautions retailers testing facial recognition tech

A privacy commission has issued a caution to retailers that are piloting or testing facial recognition technology in their stores. The warning signals regulatory concern about how the technology is being deployed in consumer-facing environments.

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E Egypt Independent · · International

MP raises concerns over Egyptian state collecting facial recognition data

A member of parliament has raised concerns about the Egyptian government collecting facial recognition data from residents. The nature and scale of the program, and the context prompting the MP's statement, were not detailed in available reporting.

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T The Register · · International

Sainsbury's staff eject wrong shopper after facial recognition alert – again

Sainsbury's staff removed an innocent shopper from one of its stores after a facial recognition system incorrectly flagged them as a person of concern, marking at least a second known incident of this kind at the UK supermarket chain.

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B Biometric Update · · International

Meta smart glasses patent reignites facial recognition debate

Meta has filed a patent related to its smart glasses that involves facial recognition technology, reviving concerns about real-time identification capabilities built into consumer wearables.

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A ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · · International

Coles and Woolworths test facial recognition technology

Australia's two dominant supermarket chains, Coles and Woolworths, are testing facial recognition technology in their stores. Details about the scope, purpose, or stage of the trials are limited, but the testing has drawn enough attention to be reported by national broadcaster ABC News.

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