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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Jamie Grierson

Facial recognition cameras in UK retail chain challenged by privacy group

Facial recognition software on display at the Global Mobile Internet Conference
Facial recognition software on display at the Global Mobile Internet Conference Photograph: Damir Šagolj/Reuters

Shoppers at a grocery store chain across southern England are being surveilled with facial recognition cameras, prompting a legal complaint by civil rights campaigners.

The privacy group Big Brother Watch has submitted a complaint against Southern Co-operative’s use of the cameras, claiming it is “Orwellian” and unlawful.

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