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'''Facewatch''' is a British company that operates a centralised network of facial recognition cameras used in supermarkets and independent shops. | [[File:Facewatch_Notice.jpg|thumb|Businesses using Facewatch should disclose this to customers, but signs can be small and easy to miss.]] | ||
'''Facewatch''' is a British company that operates a centralised network of facial recognition cameras used in both supermarkets and independent shops. | |||
The company was founded by Simon Gordon, who also runs [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon%27s_Wine_Bar | == People == | ||
* The company was founded by '''Simon Gordon''', who also runs [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon%27s_Wine_Bar <nowiki>Gordon's Wine Bar</nowiki>] (one of the oldest wine bars in London) | |||
* CEO: '''Nick Fisher''' | |||
* Data Protection Officer: '''Dave Sumner''' | |||
== Notable users == | |||
* Sainsbury's ([https://corporate.sainsburys.co.uk/purpose-in-action/we-must-put-safety-first-in-our-stores/ "We must put safety first in our stores"]) | |||
* Co-op (https://bigbrotherwatch.org.uk/campaigns/stop-co-op-spying/) | |||
* [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/10/facewatch-facial-recognition-uk-shops-instantly-alerts-police-civil-liberties B&M] | |||
* [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/10/facewatch-facial-recognition-uk-shops-instantly-alerts-police-civil-liberties Spar] | |||
* [https://www.biometricupdate.com/202405/facewatch-met-police-face-lawsuits-after-facial-recognition-misidentification Home Bargains] | |||
== In the news == | |||
* [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/10/facewatch-facial-recognition-uk-shops-instantly-alerts-police-civil-liberties Alarm over launch of facial recognition in UK shops that instantly alerts police] | |||
* [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/06/30/sainsburys-ramps-up-facial-recognition-to-tackle-shoplifter/ Sainsbury’s to deploy facial recognition software in 200 stores] | |||
== Shops using facial recognition from other operators == | |||
* Asda ([https://bigbrotherwatch.org.uk/press-releases/asda-faces-legal-complaint-after-unlawful-facial-recognition-trial/ "Asda faces legal complaint after “unlawful” facial recognition trial"]) - operated by [https://www.biometricupdate.com/202503/supermarket-chain-asda-chooses-faicetech-for-facial-recognition-surveillance FaiceTech] | |||
== See also == | |||
* [[Patronscan]] | |||
* [[Yoti]] | |||
Latest revision as of 11:17, 4 October 2026
Facewatch is a British company that operates a centralised network of facial recognition cameras used in both 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