Facewatch

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.

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

See also

• Patronscan
• Yoti