Alarm over launch of #FacialRecognition in #UK shops that instantly alerts #police
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/10/facewatch-facial-recognition-uk-shops-instantly-alerts-police-civil-liberties
#privacy #surveillance #FRT
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