Campaigning organisation Liberty is battling for an outright ban on “intrusive and discriminatory” facial recognition technology after the High Court found its use by South Wales Police is currently lawful. Cardiff resident Ed Bridges, represented by Liberty, challenged South Wales Police at a judicial review…
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“Dangerous and inaccurate” police facial recognition technology exposed in Big Brother Watch report
by Brian SimsBig Brother Watch is launching a campaign calling for the police service to stop using what the privacy and civil liberties champion deems to be “controversial” facial recognition technology, which has been branded by the group as “dangerous and inaccurate”. The campaign follows in the…
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Conwy County Borough Council receives Certificate of Compliance for management of Public Space CCTV
by Brian SimsWith the best interests of local communities firmly in mind, Conwy County Borough Council in North Wales is working to ensure the Public Space CCTV systems under its direct control are managed appropriately and, in particular, in accordance with the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice. To demonstrate…
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The 2015 report of the Commissioner for the Retention and Use of Biometric Material (the Biometrics Commissioner) was submitted to the Home Secretary Theresa May on 18 December last year and has now been published for public scrutiny. The role of the Biometrics Commissioner was established by the…
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Enfield Council’s Public Safety Centre celebrates “unprecedented” array of security achievements
by Brian SimsThe Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) has presented a range of certificates to Enfield Council’s Public Safety Centre. In an official ceremony held at the site in north London, the security, fire and telecare certification body’s CEO Alex Carmichael and chairman Geoff Tate were…
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The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the revision of British Standard BS 7958 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Management and Operation Code of Practice, which has been updated to take into account the latest legislation. BS 7958:2015 provides recommendations for the management and operation…
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UK Surveillance Camera Commissioner urges local authorities to “pay due regard” to CCTV Code of Practice
by Brian SimsTony Porter, the UK Surveillance Camera Commissioner, has written a letter to all chief executives of local authorities reminding them of their duty under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 to pay due regard to the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice. Under the Protection of Freedoms Act,…