Three-way security partnership launches FaceComply to offer expert advice on facial recognition use
September 8, 2023
FaceComply is an initiative designed to offer expert advice and consultancy on the legal and ethical use of facial recognition systems. Read More
Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner resigns as post looks set to be abolished
August 21, 2023
Professor Fraser Sampson, the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner for England and Wales, will step down from his role in October. Read More
Digging into Access Control as a Service – Misconceptions, nuances and challenges to wider adoption
May 5, 2023
Insight from experts into the definition and nuances of wider adoption to Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) in the security market. Read More
ICO clears live facial recognition system from Facewatch as legally compliant
April 4, 2023
The use of live facial recognition from Facewatch in retail stores has been cleared as compliant with data protection legislation by the ICO. Read More
Euralarm raises concerns over data sharing provisions of proposed European Data Act
October 27, 2022
Euralarm has raised concerns over specific provisions in the proposed Data Act from the European Commission that may generate security risks. Read More
ICO publishes new guidance on domestic CCTV following multiple cases of misuse
March 10, 2022
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new guidance clarifying the law on domestic CCTV use in and around people’s homes. Read More
The Protect Duty and what it means for the security of publicly accessible spaces
January 7, 2022
Industry Liaison, Architecture & Engineering at Axis Communications, Steven Kenny, looks at the proposed UK Protect Duty. Read More
Protecting data centres – “A fast growing market”, says Chubb Fire & Security
December 7, 2021
IFSEC Global speaks to Chubb Fire & Security's Neil Scrivener on the need for global scale protection of data centres. Read More
Doctor could receive a £100k payout after claiming neighbour’s Ring doorbell was too ‘intrusive’
October 18, 2021
Man could be forced to pay neighbour £100,000 after a judge ruled his Amazon-owned Ring smart doorbell broke data laws and breached privacy. Read More
BSI advises cyber caution to organisations exploring new hybrid ways of working, during Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 14, 2021
With Cybersecurity Month in full swing, the importance of secure IT systems and cyber security practices is brought to professionals attention. Read More
BSIA and Crimestoppers partner up to launch National Shred Day – ‘Shredded, Sorted’
September 27, 2021
National Shred Day is set to take place on Saturday 2nd October, launched by the BSIA and national charity, Crimestoppers. Read More
How businesses can ensure they comply with CCTV regulations
July 6, 2021
A guide for businesses to ensure if they use CCTV they do so legally and that any footage recorded is securely kept. Read More
Facial recognition under scrutiny as Clearview AI’s practices ruled illegal in Canada
February 16, 2021
Canadian authorities have deemed Clearview AI's facial recognition practices a “clear violation of the privacy rights of Canadians”. Read More
4 cyber security trends set to influence remote work in 2021
December 15, 2020
Gregory Hendricks explains why remote working will continue to influence trends in the cyber security market in 2021. Read More
Automatic Facial Recognition: authentication, identification and ethical use
November 26, 2020
Legal, ethical and privacy considerations should be at the heart of deploying automatic facial recognition (AFR) technology, say experts. Read More
The next phase in video redaction and data protection?
October 23, 2020
IFSEC Global hears from Gary Trotter, co-founder of Ocucon, on the importance of complying with data regulations with video redaction technology Read More