ICO: Data Protection Must Remain Central to Police Facial Recognition Governance

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office published findings from recent audits of Essex Police and Leicestershire Police on live and retrospective facial recognition use. The ICO identified areas for improvement in staff training, bias testing, and policy documentation, and confirmed West Yorkshire Police and Greater Manchester Police are next in the rolling audit series with an outcomes report due spring 2026.

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