Will the proposed framework cover private-sector facial recognition?
The government says it intends to develop a separate code for private-sector uses such as retail. The scope, legal status and operational requirements still need to be set out.
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UK Facial-Recognition Rules Are Promised; the Safeguards Still Need WritingThe UK plans new oversight and codes for police facial recognition. The proposals are not yet a complete binding framework.
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