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Facial recognition in policing: earning public trust through strong data protection governance
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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UK Information Commissioner's Office audited five police forces in England and Wales on their use of live facial recognition technology, finding mixed compliance with data protection laws and urging improved governance to maintain public trust.
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Your policing tech governance must tighten now as UK cops face increased audits and public scrutiny over facial recognition use. Failure to improve data protection oversight risks legal challenges and loss of community support.
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