Written Question·Home Office·UIN 34937
Biometrics: Private Companies
Tabled: 3 March 2025
Answered: 10 March 2025
Named DayQuestion
Paula Barker
Labour — Liverpool Wavertree
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has had recent discussions with (a) retailers and (b) trade unions on the risk of misidentifications by private facial recognition systems.
Answer
Dame Diana JohnsonThe Home Office is not responsible for facial recognition systems procured and operated by independent retailers.In terms of police use of facial recognition systems, the Home Office supports forces in developing systems, guidance and training to minimise...
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