UK's Met Police force to roll out '81% inaccurate' live facial recognition

The video discusses the use of facial recognition technology by Scotland Yard to identify criminal suspects and missing persons. The system deletes images not on a watch list, retaining only those with alerts for 31 days. Privacy advocates criticize this as a violation of civil liberties. The technology pixelates faces not on a watch list and alerts officers to potential matches. Despite public concerns, the High Court supports its use, and the Home Office backs the police. The technology's accuracy remains debated, with pilot programs ongoing.

What is the primary purpose of facial recognition cameras according to Scotland Yard?

• To create a database of all citizens

• To enhance public safety through general surveillance

• To identify criminal suspects and missing persons

• To monitor public behavior

How does the facial recognition system handle images of individuals not on a watchlist?

• They are stored for future reference

• They are shared with other agencies

• They are immediately deleted

• They are manually reviewed by officers

What is the main concern of privacy campaigners regarding facial recognition technology?

• It is too expensive to implement

• It violates human rights and civil liberties

• It requires too much manpower to operate

• It is not effective in identifying suspects

What happens when a potential match is identified by the facial recognition system?

• The suspect is automatically detained

• The system alerts officers who decide on further action

• The system sends a notification to the suspect

• The suspect's image is broadcasted to the public

Which organization supported the police's use of facial recognition technology despite privacy concerns?

• The High Court

• The United Nations

• The European Court of Human Rights

• The Privacy Commission