The State of Surveillance
The way overt surveillance cameras are being used is changing. Should there be an independent review looking at how they are used?
The debate on automatic facial recognition continues
Once again the issue of police use of Automatic Facial Recognition (AFR) technology has come into public spotlight. This week it was part of an inquiry at the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee – to whom I …
Launching the human rights, data and technology strand of the national surveillance camera strategy
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Pete Fussey, Posted on:
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National surveillance camera strategy, National surveillance camera stratgey, Uncategorized
Hi, I’m Professor Pete Fussey and have been asked by Tony Porter to lead a new strand of his National Surveillance Camera Strategy on human rights, data and technology. I’m a Director at the Centre for Research into Information, Surveillance …
Raising standards through my certification scheme
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Tony Porter, Posted on:
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ANPR, Biometrics, Body worn video, CCTV, Drones, Facial Recognition Technology, Local authorities, National surveillance camera strategy, Policing, Privacy, Surveillance camera code of practice, Surveillance cameras, Uncategorized
There’s been a lot of focus recently in the press about the potential mass intrusion of surveillance cameras and I’ve recently blogged myself about CCTV in taxis and the use of automatic facial recognition technology. These are big ticket items …
An ethical approach to Automated Facial Recognition
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Tony Porter, Posted on:
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Facial Recognition Technology, Policing, Privacy, Surveillance camera code of practice, Surveillance cameras, Uncategorized
Regulars to my blog will know that my regulatory role in the context of surveillance camera systems extends to the overt use of automated facial recognition (AFR) technology by the police and local authorities. Over the past few years South …
Disclosure: the importance of complying with the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice.
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Tony Porter, Posted on:
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ANPR, Body worn video, CCTV, Crown Prosecution Service, Facial Recognition Technology, Local authorities, National surveillance camera strategy, Policing, Surveillance camera code of practice, Surveillance cameras, Uncategorized
The Surveillance Camera Code of Practice (the Code) is prepared by the Secretary of State by virtue of Section 29(1) Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Its purpose being to drive up standards in the operation of surveillance camera systems in …
Release of Biometric Strategy
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Tony Porter, Posted on:
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Biometrics, Facial Recognition Technology, National surveillance camera strategy, Policing, Privacy, Surveillance camera code of practice, Uncategorized
Well – the long awaited Government Biometric Strategy was released last week. This Strategy presumes to set the direction for the use of biometrics by law enforcement agencies and Home Office bodies. It proposes to establish an oversight and advisory …
Memorandum of Understanding between the Surveillance Camera Commissioner and the Forensic Science Regulator
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Tony Porter, Posted on:
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ANPR, Biometrics, CCTV, Facial Recognition Technology, National surveillance camera strategy, Policing, Privacy, Surveillance camera code of practice, Surveillance cameras
As evolving surveillance technologies continue to present both opportunities and challenges for society, regulators have an ever more critical role to play in ensuring that appropriate legal and ethical standards exist, supported by guidance where necessary to govern their use …
Facing Up To Face Identification Systems (AFR)
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Tony Porter, Posted on:
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Biometrics, Facial Recognition Technology, National surveillance camera strategy, Policing, Privacy
In providing regulatory leadership in the context of surveillance camera systems, I remain committed to focusing my energies and influence to support and bring about debate to influence change for the public good. This week I called together many respected …
The Regulation of Face Identification Technology
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Tony Porter, Posted on:
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National surveillance camera stratgey, Policing, Privacy, Surveillance camera code of practice, Uncategorized
I welcome the recent publication of the Big Brother Watch report, concerning face identification technology, as in my view it adds value to a much needed debate on a matter of growing public interest. The public interest demands clear legislation, …