London's Met Police: We won't use facial recognition at Notting Hill Carnival

guest · May 24, 2018

London's Met Police: We won't use facial recognition at Notting Hill Carnival
But cops' trial of controversial tech will continue
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/...l_recognition_tech_at_notting_hill_this_year/

London cops will not use controversial and inaccurate facial recognition technology at this year's Notting Hill Carnival – in a departure from the trend over the previous two years.

The Met declined to give a reason for the decision not to use the tech at this year's carnival, but confirmed that the broader trial of the tech was continuing, with an evaluation due to take place at the end of the year.

"We are delighted that the Met has seen common sense and will not be targeting Notting Hill Carnival with facial recognition again this year," she said.
"However, we are troubled by the force's plans to dramatically increase use of facial recognition over the next six months."

"Public outcry, shocking inaccuracy statistics, and the absence of appropriate legal power have not deterred the Met from forcing this authoritarian surveillance tool on an unsuspecting public," [...]
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mirimir · May 24, 2018

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