Facewatch backs tighter UK retail facial recognition rules

Facewatch, a supplier of facial recognition systems for UK retailers, has called for tighter regulation and a "high bar" for private-sector use of the technology. A petition against in-store facial recognition has gathered over 42,000 signatures, while retail theft costs are estimated at £2.2 billion a year.

• UK petition against in-store facial recognition passes 42,000 signatures
• Retailers lose £2.2 billion a year to theft and spend £1.8 billion on prevention
• Facewatch says it supports stricter oversight and has engaged with the Home Office
• Retail Trust and SAI partner to improve retail worker safety