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Facial recognition: how policing in Scotland makes use of this technology
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Published: Tuesday 11 Feb 2020 (JSPS0520R01)
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Executive Summary
Introduction
Background
Developments in policing in Scotland
How does facial recognition technology work?
Live facial recognition technology
Policing 2026
Equality and human rights impact assessment
Legal basis for the use of live facial recognition technology
England and Wales
Legal challenges
Scotland
Compliance with human rights legislation
Accuracy and effectiveness
Gender and racial bias
Quality assurance
Necessity and proportionality
Compliance with data protection legislation
Strict necessity
Consent
Impact on human behaviour
Oversight and governance
Role of the Scottish Police Authority
Role of a Scottish Biometrics Commissioner
Moratorium
Retrospective facial recognition technology
The legal basis for the retention and use of photographic images
Use of the UK Police National Database
Compliance with human rights and data protection legislation
Private companies and public sector agencies supplying images to Police Scotland
Glasgow City Council CCTV system – Suspect Search
Conclusions and recommendations
Annex
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Justice Sub-Committee on Policing 16 January 2020 [Draft], Tom Nelson (Scottish Police Authority), contrib. 68,
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Justice Sub-Committee on Policing 21 November 2019, Dr Purshouse, contrib. 11,
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Justice Sub-Committee on Policing 05 December 2019 [Draft], Griff Ferris, contrib. 28,
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Justice Sub-Committee on Policing 05 December 2019 [Draft], Tatora Mukushi, contrib. 37,
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Justice Sub-Committee on Policing 05 December 2019 [Draft], Dr Macdonald, contrib. 23,
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Justice Sub-Committee on Policing 05 December 2019 [Draft], Matthew Rice, contrib. 72,
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Justice Sub-Committee on Policing 05 December 2019 [Draft], Matthew Rice, contrib. 56,
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