Hong Kong’s security chief, Chris Tang Ping-keung, said authorities will adopt facial recognition technology for police surveillance cameras in the SAR. His comments came as authorities earlier announced that 2,000 CCTV cameras would be installed across Hong Kong by the end of the year. Tang told an interview that introducing facial recognition technology will enhance law enforcement efficiency, with authorities currently examining the procedures required for proceeding with the plan. He emphasized that the authorities have strict requirements for accessing the CCTV footage, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. Tang also revealed that the 15 sets of cameras installed in Mong Kok as a technical trial had enabled the force to detect 13 types of crimes in the area.

Source: The Standard July 26, 2024 17:57 UTC