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WF-37PK7A

Facial Recognition Trial by UK Southern Co-op Alleged as Unlawful

Southern Co-op's use of facial recognition reportedly to curb violent crime in UK supermarkets was alleged by civil society and privacy groups as "unlawful" and "complete" invasion of privacy.

Date it happened
2022-07-26
Organisation involved
Southern Co-op
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