Trial of facial recognition system at Co-op stores sparks alarm among privacy advocates

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The retailer says the system can protect workers from assaults by shoplifters

Privacy groups in the UK have expressed concerns over the use of facial recognition system at some stores of grocery chain Southern Co-Op. The face-based surveillance system, provided by facial ...

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