UK ICO Seeks Clarity on Police Facial Recognition Bias

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has requested urgent clarification from the government regarding racial bias found in police facial recognition technology. This follows a report from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) that revealed significant biases in the retrospective facial recognition (RFR) algorithms used by police forces. Deputy Commissioner Emily Keaney emphasized the need for transparency to assess the situation and determine next steps.