Leisure Firm Told Scanning Staff Faces is Illegal

Recently, a leisure firm was warned that scanning staff faces without their consent is illegal. The firm had implemented a facial recognition system for attendance tracking, but this practice was found to be in violation of privacy laws.

Facial recognition technology has become increasingly popular in various industries, including leisure and hospitality. However, it is important for companies to ensure that they are using this technology ethically and legally.

The firm has since ceased the practice of scanning staff faces and is now working on implementing alternative attendance tracking methods that comply with privacy regulations.

It is a reminder for all businesses to be mindful of the legal implications of using facial recognition technology and to ensure that they are respecting the privacy rights of their employees and customers.