Why scrutiny of facial recognition needs to extend beyond policing

Facial recognition technology (FRT) is fast becoming part of everyday life in the UK.

Public attitudes change depending on who is behind the camera Public attitudes towards facial recognition are rarely determined by the technology alone.

Moving beyond accuracy Facial recognition is often discussed in terms of its accuracy, with many reports of individuals being falsely identified.

After all, the implications of facial recognition extend far beyond the technology itself, spanning policing, the high street, data protection, security and economic growth.

Police deployments will rightly remain part of the conversation, but as facial recognition becomes commonplace across the private sector, scrutiny must follow.