Polling reveals that while most Londoners support the technology’s use there remains concern over how data is stored and whether safeguards are in place
facial recognition
Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan confirms Met Police officers will trial handheld facial recognition devices
The Metropolitan Police has recently stepped up its use of the technology at large public events in London, including at last year’s Notting Hill Carnival
The force had recently deployed facial recognition at Notting Hill Carnival but denies accusations of double standards
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