Written Question·Home Office·UIN 34937

Biometrics: Private Companies

Tabled: 3 March 2025
Answered: 10 March 2025
Named Day

Question

Paula Barker

LabourLiverpool 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 Johnson
The 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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