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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