Automated Facial Recognition in Law Enforcement: The Queen (On Application of Edward Bridges) v The Chief Constable of South Wales Police

The use of automated facial recognition in law enforcement is still a novel practice and as result the legislative framework for this technology ill-defined. judgement Queen (on application Edward Bridges) v Chief Constable South Wales Police [2020] EWCA Civ 1058 first case world that examines pertinent legal questions pertaining to new technology. Automatic may be used enforcement, but prevent massive human rights violations, operators should perform their duties within well-defined where discretion kept minimum, strict data-retention policies are followed. Furthermore, oversight always part an system ensure accuracy, fairness, compliance with law.