Facewatch
Facewatch is a British company that operates a centralised network of facial recognition cameras used in supermarkets and independent shops.
People
- The company was founded by Simon Gordon, who also runs Gordon's Wine Bar (one of the oldest wine bars in London)
- CEO: Nick Fisher
- Data Protection Officer: Dave Sumner
Notable users
- Sainsbury's ("We must put safety first in our stores")
- Co-op (https://bigbrotherwatch.org.uk/campaigns/stop-co-op-spying/)
- B&M
- Spar
- Home Bargains
In the news
- Alarm over launch of facial recognition in UK shops that instantly alerts police
- Sainsbury’s to deploy facial recognition software in 200 stores
Shops using facial recognition from other operators
- Asda ("Asda faces legal complaint after “unlawful” facial recognition trial") - operated by FaiceTech