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UK Police Expose Victim Data to Stalker, Regulator Warns

When victims share their most sensitive information with the police, they trust that it will be kept safe - but in two shocking data breaches, the Metropolitan Police Service let that trust down, putting a stalking victim's new address and number at risk. The incidents have sparked a stern warning from regulators about the force's handling of sensitive information.

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Police officer standing next to a lamppost with a small camera in a busy London street.

London Police Deploy Live Facial Recognition in West End

Get ready for a safer West End: by the end of the year, London's Metropolitan Police Service will be deploying live facial recognition cameras to help keep you protected. This game-changing tech will be used to identify individuals on the watchlist, building on a successful six-month pilot in Croydon.

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Police officer using wrist-mounted smartphone with camera to scan crowd in busy London street.

UK Judges Uphold Police Use of Live Facial Recognition in London

The High Court has ruled that the Metropolitan Police Service can continue using live facial recognition in London, confirming that the technology is lawful and effective in keeping the public safe. This decision is a major win for the MPS, which has been using LFR to tackle crime and protect Londoners.

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