Three individuals arrested after Essex Police facial recognition trial in 2023, raising concerns about algorithmic discrimination
Jan 1, 2023Essex, United Kingdom
Summary
Essex Police made three arrests during a facial recognition trial in the UK. The trial involved the use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology to identify individuals in public spaces. The arrests occurred in the city of Chelmsford in Essex. The technology flagged three individuals, leading to their detention by police. The incident took place in 2023. The use of the technology has raised concerns about privacy and potential algorithmic discrimination.
Incident Details
Domain
Algorithmic Discrimination
Automated systems that produce discriminatory outcomes based on protected characteristics.
Harm Types
Wrongful Arrest
Who Was Affected
Age
Unknown
Gender
Unknown
Group
Racial/Ethnic Minority