Southern Co-op's use of facial recognition system is Orwellian, privacy group

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Big Brother Watch demands probe into Southern Co-op's use of 'Orwellian' facial recognition system
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Big Brother Watch demands probe into Southern Co-op's use of 'Orwellian' facial recognition system

Southern Co-op says it will appreciate any constructive feedback from the ICO

Privacy rights group Big Brother Watch has filed a legal complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) against Southern Co-operative's use of biometric scanning in its retail stores. ...

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