French police secretly used Briefcam facial recognition since 2015
The French National Police has been using Briefcam's Video Synopsis software since 2015, according to internal documents obtained by Disclose. The software, which includes facial recognition capabilities, was deployed without the required data protection impact assessment or notification to the CNIL. The Ministry of the Interior concealed the use of this tool for eight years. The police hierarchy allegedly used the software for facial recognition without judicial requisition, and the DGPN did not respond to requests for comment.
- Company involved
- French National Police
- AI system involved
- Briefcam Video Synopsis
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Flock camera concerns rise amid Indiana deputy's criminal charges - WTHR
Flock camera concerns rise amid Indiana deputy's criminal charges WTHR
- Company involved
- Flock Safety
- AI system involved
- Flock camera
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An AI camera error put a baby at gunpoint. Warrantless surveillance has gone too far - Washington Examiner
An automated license plate reader flagged a family's vehicle as stolen, causing police to detain a young couple with a baby at gunpoint.
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Federal class-action lawsuit filed against Flock Safety - Live 5 News
The system scanned license plates and led to police stops or accusations against individuals.
- Company involved
- Flock Safety
- AI system involved
- Flock Safety ALPRs
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Police Officer Accused of Using Flock Cameras To Secretly Track Women - Newsweek
The system tracked the license plates and movements of seven women and four men without their knowledge or consent.
- Company involved
- Flock Safety
- AI system involved
- Flock Safety
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From false arrest claims to alleged stalking, Flock cameras face scrutiny in Florida - cbs12.com
The system identified Lindsey Isaacs as a suspect in a triple vehicular homicide, leading to her arrest and 13 days in jail.
- Company involved
- Flock
- AI system involved
- Flock
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Fort Pierce police tighten Flock camera rules after former officer arrested for misuse - cbs12.com
The Flock camera system allowed a police officer to search a woman's license plate 382 times without authorization, enabling unauthorized surveillance of her movements.
- Company involved
- Flock Safety
- AI system involved
- Flock
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Lindsey Isaacs Flock camera wrongful arrest case explained - Attack of the Fanboy
The system identified Lindsey Isaacs' vehicle as being near a fatal crash, leading to her wrongful arrest and 13-day imprisonment.
- Company involved
- Flock Safety
- AI system involved
- Flock automated license plate reader
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Shively Officer Charged in Flock Camera Stalking Case - Hoodline
The Flock license plate camera system was used to track and harass a woman's movements.
- Company involved
- Flock Safety
- AI system involved
- Flock Safety ALPR
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Ex-cop charged after using Flock cameras to stalk girlfriend - NJ.com
The system tracked the location of the ex-cop's girlfriend.
- Company involved
- Flock Safety
- AI system involved
- Flock
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California cop shared Flock camera data with domestic violence suspect who tracked down victim - Yahoo
The Flock camera system captured the location of a domestic violence victim's vehicle, and an officer shared it with her alleged abuser, who tracked her down.
- Company involved
- Flock Safety
- AI system involved
- Flock camera system
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Wrongful arrest warning: How flock surveillance cameras sent an innocent woman to jail - Jang
The system flagged her vehicle as a potential match to one near a fatal hit-and-run crash, leading to her arrest on eight felony counts and 13 days in jail
- AI system involved
- Flock Safety automated license plate readers
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Police Officer Uses Flock Cameras To Hand an Abuser His Victim’s Exact Location - motorbiscuit.com
The Flock camera system tracked a domestic violence victim's vehicle and disclosed her live location to her suspected abuser.
- Company involved
- Flock Safety
- AI system involved
- Flock Safety
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Flock cameras raise privacy questions after former Sarasota officer’s arrest - ABC7 WWSB
Flock cameras captured and tracked license plates and vehicle movements of drivers across the Suncoast, enabling repeated searches of one plate by an officer.
- Company involved
- Flock
- AI system involved
- Flock cameras
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Flock Cameras Are Capturing Way More Than You Think: Hackers Found 1.6 Million Images On Just One Device - Baller…
The camera photographed vehicles and people, capturing 1.6 million images over 21 days.
- Company involved
- Flock Safety
- AI system involved
- Flock Safety camera
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Florida woman featured in CBS12 investigation takes Flock camera case to Congress - WPEC
Flock camera identified Lindsey Isaacs' vehicle near a fatal crash, leading to her wrongful arrest for triple homicide.
- Company involved
- Flock Safety
- AI system involved
- Flock Safety automated license plate reader
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Flock cameras misuse alleged in probe of former high-ranking Creve Coeur police officers - WEEK | 25 News Now
The Flock cameras were used to track the location of a woman and her children without their knowledge.
- Company involved
- Creve Coeur Police Department
- AI system involved
- Flock cameras
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Unwanted Witness warns of state surveillance in Uganda
Unwanted Witness has raised concerns about the Ugandan government's use of surveillance technology, including facial recognition and location monitoring, to suppress political dissent. The organisation alleges that CCTV footage was used to monitor opposition rallies and protests ahead of the 2021 elections. It also highlights the use of cybercrime laws to silence free speech, citing the imprisonment of activist Dr Stella Nyanzi.
- Company involved
- Uganda Police Force
- AI system involved
- CCTV Camera command centre
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Derek O'Brien alleges Tek Fog app threatens national security
Derek O'Brien, a Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member, wrote to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs alleging that the 'Tek Fog' app is used by people associated with the BJP's IT cell to manipulate social media trends, send spyware messages, and spread fake news. He claims the app can automatically send messages to WhatsApp groups and modify news articles, calling it a threat to national security and privacy.
- Company involved
- Bharatiya Janata Party
- AI system involved
- Tek Fog
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UK Court of Appeal Finds South Wales Police's Automated Facial Recognition Unlawful
The UK Court of Appeal ruled that South Wales Police's use of Automated Facial Recognition (AFR) technology, known as AFR Locate, was unlawful and violated human rights. The court found that the legal framework gave officers too much discretion over watchlists and deployment, and the data protection impact assessment was inadequate. Civil liberties campaigner Ed Bridges brought the judicial review, alleging the technology was unlawfully intrusive. The court upheld the appeal on grounds of legality, data protection, and equality duties, and South Wales Police stated it would not appeal the decision.
- Company involved
- South Wales Police
- AI system involved
- AFR Locate
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Speedcam Anywhere developers face abuse from UK drivers after app launch
Speedcam Anywhere, an app that uses AI to estimate the speed of passing vehicles, was launched in March 2022. Its developers have received abusive emails from drivers and are now hiding their identities. Google and Apple have not approved the app for distribution, and the Home Office has not vetted it for speeding prosecutions.
- AI system involved
- Speedcam Anywhere
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Microsoft Recall still captures credit cards and passwords despite filter
The Register tested Microsoft Recall's sensitive information filter and found it frequently fails to block credit card numbers, passwords, and other personal data. The AI-powered screenshot tool, which is enabled by default on some new PCs, could expose users to identity theft if an attacker gains access. Microsoft declined to comment but has previously acknowledged the filter is not perfect and promised improvements. Privacy advocates warn that vulnerable users, such as domestic violence victims, could be particularly at risk.
- Company involved
- Microsoft
- AI system involved
- Recall
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Clearview AI tested facial recognition surveillance cameras with UFT and Rudin
Clearview AI, the facial recognition company that scraped billions of photos from social media, developed a surveillance camera system under the name Insight Camera. The system was tested by the United Federation of Teachers and Rudin Management in New York City. The UFT used it to identify individuals who had made threats and prevent them from entering its offices. Clearview did not respond to requests for comment.
- Company involved
- Clearview AI
- AI system involved
- Insight Camera
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Teleperformance plans AI webcam surveillance for home-working staff
Teleperformance, a global call centre company, told some staff it would install AI-powered webcams to monitor home-working infractions such as eating, phone use, or leaving desks. The system would randomly scan for breaches and send alerts to managers. After the Guardian inquired, the company said the remote scans would not be used in the UK, but the plan raised concerns from unions and MPs about invasive surveillance.
- Company involved
- Teleperformance
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