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UK Unveils Facial Recognition Vans Amid Privacy Concerns

8/14/2025

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The UK government is set to roll out ten live facial recognition vans across seven police forces to track down high-risk offenders. While the technology has been tested in London and South Wales, privacy advocates are raising alarms over potential misuse and the absence of formal legislation to govern its use.

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The UK government is set to roll out ten live facial recognition vans across seven police forces to track down high-risk offenders. While the technology has been tested in London and South Wales, privacy advocates are raising alarms over potential misuse and the absence of formal legislation to govern its use.