Facial recognition cameras arrive in europe

Police in London will start using facial recognition cameras. The idea is that these cameras help detect criminals, by scanning their photos and comparing them with the police or Interpol databases. In other countries they have helped in many cases, although the controversy over the privacy of users is served.

Facial recognition cameras arrive in Europe

Also in the Netherlands these cameras will be used, the police estimate that they are of help in 15% of the cases that they have to solve. So they are seen as a great help.

Privacy controversy

These facial recognition cameras are seen by many as an invasion of users' privacy. Police have said they will report their location. Also, only photos will be taken or used of people who are seen committing a crime. It is expected to be able to detect up to 70% of suspects, in the case of the police in London.

This type of camera seems to be gaining presence in Europe. There are already two police forces that are betting on using them, but it is expected that they will be more. So surely we will see how more countries adopt the system.

At the moment, the controversy over privacy over the use of these facial recognition cameras has only just begun. Surely, as these cameras are being used more frequently in Europe, the discussion will reach a new dimension, with the consequences that this may have.

BBC source