Written Question·Home Office·UIN 13646

Biometrics: Surveillance

Tabled: 11 November 2024

Answered: 19 November 2024

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of restricting the use of live facial recognition software.

Answer

Dame Diana Johnson

Live facial technology is being used effectively by some police forces to identify suspects more quickly and accurately. Its use is governed by data protection, equality, and human rights legislation supplemented by specific policing guidance.At a Westmin...

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