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London Police Deploy Facial Recognition at Protest for First Time

Reclaim The Net·Ken Macon·17 days ago
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Tomorrow, the Metropolitan Police will turn biometric surveillance cameras on people attending a political demonstration in London. Live facial recognition will scan the faces of those heading to the “Unite the Kingdom, Unite the West” rally in the borough of Camden, marking the first time the technology has been authorized for use at a protest in the UK. The rally was organized by activist Tommy Robinson who says the rally is for “national unity, free speech and Christian values.” Drones will fly overhead, scanning for suspects from above. More:  “Nothing to Fear” Is Back: The UK High Court Clears Way for Police Facial Recognition Reclaim Your Digital Freedom. Get unfiltered coverage of surveillance, censorship, and the technology threatening your civil liberties.…

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