Facial recognition still far from a black-and-white issue in UK

An advocacy group protesting police use of facial recognition in the UK alleges that Parliament is providing poor oversight of the situation. Other nonprofits are pointing to algorithm activity that might undercut biometrics reform goals.

The net result likely will be less clarity on UK policies.

Officials with Privacy International say they hired internet research firm YouGov to learn what 114 members of Parliament know about police use of face biometrics. There are 650 MPs.

According to PI, 70 percent …

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