Stronger laws for police using facial recognition technology
Police forces face tougher new laws and safeguards over how they use facial recognition technology. A new independent watchdog will oversee police use of current and future technologies. The watchdog will have the power to stop forces using these tools if they fail to follow the rules. Under the plans, any technology used by law enforcement must undergo rigorous, independent testing to check for bias or discrimination based on age, gender or race. The Home Office says the technology helps officers catch thousands of dangerous criminals each year.
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On the tracker
| Deployment | Country | Supplier | Since | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home OfficeANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) | United Kingdom | Leonardo MW Ltd (software) and Redcentric plc (data storage), named as processors in the impact assessment | 2006 | Operational | |
| Home OfficeRetrospective Facial Recognition (PND search) | United Kingdom | Cognitec (FaceVACS-DBScan ID), among others | 2014 | Operational | |
| Home OfficeAI 101 call routing and triage | United KingdomEngland and Wales | Home Office and NPCC with Vodafone Business | 2026 | Trial | |
| Home OfficeCSAM Detection and Classification (Vigil AI / CAID) | United KingdomUK-wide | Roke (Vigil AI classifier); Qumodo and Cyan Forensics also credited | 2014 | Operational |