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
Suprema shares business blueprint at virtual partner summit
February 11, 2021
New leadership and a business blueprint for future growth were the themes at this year’s Suprema partner summit. Read More
‘Industry-first’ ethical Automated Facial Recognition framework launched by BSIA
February 1, 2021
The video surveillance section of the BSIA has launched an ethical and legal use guide for Automated Facial Recognition (AFR). Read More
AnyVision offers 5 indications for fair, ethical and unbiased use of face recognition amidst rising public debate in the US
January 25, 2021
AnyVision has offered five indications for fair, ethical and unbiased use of face recognition amidst a rising public debate in the US. Read More
Getting the balance right: Tony Porter discusses surveillance and civil liberties
January 22, 2021
Former Surveillance Camera Commissioner Tony Porter discusses the balance between implementing surveillance camera technology and civil liberties. Read More
Former Surveillance Camera Commissioner Tony Porter to join facial recognition tech provider Corsight AI
January 12, 2021
The former Surveillance Camera Commissioner for England and Wales, Tony Porter, has been announced as Chief Privacy Officer for Corsight AI. 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
Heathrow installs biometric gates to improve customer experience while maintaining security standards
October 2, 2020
With around 80 million passengers flowing through it each year, Heathrow Airport’s new biometric self-boarding gates are supporting the management of passenger flow, while keeping security standards high. Read More
Facial recognition – “Its public use must be legal, ethical and justified”
September 17, 2020
Gerry Dunphy explores the use of facial recognition technology, discussing the responses of over 450 security professionals to a recent survey IFSEC ran on the subject. Read More
Researchers trick facial recognition systems
August 21, 2020
Jai Vijayan reports on how McAfee has run a study into how facial recognition software can be tricked into misclassifying individuals. Read More
Use of automated facial recognition by South Wales Police deemed unlawful, court rules
August 11, 2020
The debate surrounding the legality of the use of automated facial recognition in the UK continues to come under scrutiny following a ruling from the Court of Appeal on its use by South Wales Police. Read More
Why AI and facial recognition software is under scrutiny for racial and gender bias
July 20, 2020
In the light of the Black Lives Matter protests, facial recognition vendors and users are taking notice of concerns over racial bias and privacy, reports Ron Alalouff. Read More
Surveillance in modern society: where next?
June 17, 2020
Gerry Dunphy, Strategy Director for IFSEC International, explores the role of surveillance technology in modern society, and why the conversation has been highlighted once more with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Can CCTV help contain the Coronavirus?
March 22, 2020
As the death toll continues to rise from the outbreak of the Coronavirus, there have been indications that facial recognition technology is being used to combat its spread. 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
How AI and facial recognition are transforming police case management
January 23, 2020
Johann Hofmann, CEO of Griffeye, discusses why AI and facial recognition are more important than ever in law enforcement case management, and how the technology works in practice. Read More
