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Legal Challenge to Asda’s Facial Recognition Trial Sparks Privacy Debate

Maya Rodriguez06 mins

Asda faces a legal complaint from Big Brother Watch regarding its use of facial recognition technology in stores. The technology, part of a trial in Greater Manchester, aims to address rising retail crime but raises significant privacy concerns. Both Asda and related consumer sentiments reveal a contentious debate around biometric surveillance in retail contexts. Asda,…

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Asda Trials Facial Recognition Tech to Enhance Security in Stores

Raj Desai04 mins

Asda is starting a trial of facial recognition technology in five Greater Manchester stores to combat retail crime, particularly employee assaults. The system from FaiceTech will integrate with existing CCTV and maintain high data privacy standards. It aims to improve security and reduce incidents effectively. Asda, the well-known British supermarket chain, has launched a trial…

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