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
Will the coronavirus force us to compromise on privacy?
April 20, 2020
Toni Vitale, Head of Data Protection at JMW Solicitors, offers his thoughts on the challenges that lay ahead with regards to privacy laws and the protection of data in relation to COVID-19 and surveillance. Read More
Facial recognition cameras to be deployed by London police
February 4, 2020
London’s Metropolitan Police is set to deploy the use of facial recognition technology for the first time, following trials in London and by South Wales Police. Read More
WATCH: Surveillance, security and privacy in the IoT
January 14, 2019
A panel debate exploring challenges and issues for stakeholders responsible for 'security by design and default' plus 'data protection by design and default' in smart devices and systems installed in smart buildings and smart city projects. Read More
How public CCTV operators can avoid eye-watering fines under the GDPR [including video]
November 8, 2017
Jean-Philippe Deby, business development director for Europe at Genetec, shares his thoughts on the implications of the GDPR for CCTV operators and the wider security industry. Read More
Virgin Trains had “legitimate interest” in publishing Corbyn images, rules ICO
July 12, 2017
Virgin Trains did not breach data protection laws by publishing CCTV images of Jeremy Corbyn as he searched the company’s train […] Read More
Clock starts ticking on GDPR compliance
May 25, 2017
The rights of EU citizens over how their personal data is used will be strengthened when the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes into effect one year from now. Read More
More than half of UK business owners unaware of incoming data protection law
May 19, 2017
Some 84% of small-business owners and 43% of senior executives of large companies in the UK are unaware of the General Data Protection Regulation. Read More
Many housing associations could be in breach of Data Protection Act because of poor quality images
November 10, 2016
One in four housing associations admit that footage generated by their CCTV systems might be unfit for purpose. Read More
Virgin Trains versus Jeremy Corbyn: who would prevail in an ICO investigation?
September 5, 2016
Chris Brogan, who has lectured extensively on the impact of European privacy laws on the security process, suggests that Virgin Trains would have the more compelling case in any ICO investigation. Read More
‘Traingate’: When is it appropriate to disclose CCTV images to a third party?
August 30, 2016
As 'traingate' rumbles on, Brian Pender of the Security Institute considers the circumstances in which it is legally acceptable to release CCTV images. Read More
Did Virgin Trains breach data protection laws by releasing CCTV footage of Jeremy Corbyn?
August 25, 2016
IFSEC Global put the question to a CCTV control room operator and a senior professional in corporate security. Read More
How Wearable Tech is Creating Legal Headaches for Regulators and Employers
May 26, 2015
Will Richmond-Coggan of Pitmans LLP explores the myriad legal issues arising from the use of Google glasses and similar tech in the workplace and society in general. Read More
