Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Ban Facial Recognition Cameras within the UK
Closed
79 signatures
What the petition asks
Ban facial recognition cameras by law and bring in a legal framework regarding them.
Facial recognition is the perfect tool of oppression and the widespread use we’ve found indicates we’re facing a privacy emergency.
The use of live facial recognition by two police forces is currently under judicial review and the Information Commissioner is examining potential data and privacy law breaches.
Facial recognition is not currently governed by a specific legal framework in the UK, meaning that private companies can start using it without declaring the move publicly or notifying authorities.
The use of live facial recognition by two police forces is currently under judicial review and the Information Commissioner is examining potential data and privacy law breaches.
Facial recognition is not currently governed by a specific legal framework in the UK, meaning that private companies can start using it without declaring the move publicly or notifying authorities.
Timeline
| 8 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Oct 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
79
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
8 Apr 2020
Closed
8 Oct 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.