Staff safety is a big issue as “criminals have a license to shoplift, which is not a victimless crime.” One of the UK’s largest retailers speaks about the rise in shoplifting and the effect on store staff as “gangs and shoplifters have become much bolder” as a result of the cost-of-living crisis in the UK. […]
An exciting testimonial from our newest partner! In just one week after installing Facewatch, they are already witnessing significant results. Read on to discover their experience first-hand: “Our experience with Facewatch in our Weymouth town centre store has been remarkable. Within just one week of implementing the system, we witnessed a significant decrease […]
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the UK supervisory authority for processing personal data under the Data Protection Act and UKGDPR. The ICO has closed a formal inspection of Facewatch. The ICO concluded that no regulatory action is required. The ICO “are satisfied the company has a legitimate purpose for using people’s information for the […]
Facewatch has become the first facial recognition business to win the official backing of the UK regulator, which has recognised the company’s “excellent and most commendable commitment” to high standards and maintaining public trust. The Office of the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Professor Fraser Sampson, has awarded Facewatch its certification mark for meeting […]
A Mail on Sunday article featured criticism from a privacy pressure group of retailers using Facewatch to prevent crime and abuse of staff in their stores. Fraser Group responded by saying they use Facewatch “to ensure the safety of our staff and to help prevent theft”. The activists’ criticism fell flat in the court […]
