Legal liability and the biometric conundrum for law enforcement

Biometric Update analysis argues that reliable and affordable remote biometric capability has materially changed the parameters of what an effective investigation looks like. The piece draws on the UK Supreme Court DSD case to suggest that emerging AI-driven biometrics may shift the standard of care owed by police to the public. All ECHR signatory states face the challenge of reconciling new AI-driven biometric tools with existing public law principles.

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