UK's Facial Recognition Plan: Public Safety vs Privacy
Update: 2025-12-04
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The UKs Home Office unveils plans to expand facial recognition technology use by police, potentially leading to new laws. Minister Sarah Jones praises the tech for aiding arrests, but civil liberties groups warn of an authoritarian surveillance state. The Metropolitan Police has made over a thousand arrests using facial recognition since 2023. The government proposes a new regulator for biometrics and facial recognition, with a £12.6 million investment in 2024. The debate underscores the balance between public safety and privacy in the digital age.
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