Facial recognition technology uses software to identify individuals based on their facial features, and can be used to monitor public spaces and enhance security measures. Proponents argue that it enhances public safety by identifying and preventing potential threats, and helps in locating missing persons and criminals. Opponents argue that it infringes on privacy rights, can lead to misuse and discrimination, and raises significant ethical and civil liberties concerns.
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Response rates from 886 Newport East voters.
56% Yes |
44% No |
55% Yes |
44% No |
0% Yes, but only if it’s tightly regulated and used with transparency |
0% No, I trust the technology but not the humans that could misuse it |
0% Yes, but only targeting criminal hotspots to protect vulnerable communities |
0% No, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens |
0% No, this would be too expensive to implement |
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Unique answers from Newport East voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Yes, In certain high-risk situations or extremely high populated events but not in normal everyday life/activities
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Yes - Provided it is only used for individuals who are wanted by law enforcement and data for any other individuals is not kept.
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As long as it's only for that and not being used an an invasion of privacy. For example, use it to locate missing persons or wanted criminals.
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Yes, if additional laws are set in place and enforced so it cannot be misused/ used for any other purposes than evidence of criminal behaviour, searching for wanted criminals, searching for missing persons. Etc.
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It could get hacked and it might not recognise the differences between twins or people who look similar.
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I think it is a very good thing if used correctly, ie... identifying criminals, identifying missing people.
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Yes, but only at major events or important national security interest sites. All data that doesn’t match someone on a watchlist must be deleted after the event is concluded safely or 48hours (whichever is sooner)
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I think it’s not a good idea for the government to use facial recognition. That’s too much of an invasion of privacy thing and it makes people feel scared of living and fearful the government is watching them.
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