Facial Recognition Use by UK Police Raises Accuracy and Privacy Concerns But Has Led to Arrests
• Police use of facial recognition technology in the UK raises privacy concerns but has led to arrests for serious crimes • Accuracy of the technology is improving but it still risks misidentifying people, especially women of color • Safeguards can mitigate risks, as there are no documented cases of wrongful arrest from police use over 6+ years • Campaigners assert the technology violates privacy rights but its use aligns with existing privacy laws • Public surveys show support for police adoption of facial recognition technology with appropriate safeguards