The developer behind a 67-acre site in the King’s Cross area of central London has defended its use of facial recognition technology.
Under data protection laws, firms must provide clear evidence that there is a need to record and use people’s images.
A spokeswoman said the tool was used to “ensure public safety” and was one of “a number of detection and tracking methods”.
The local council said it was unaware that the system was in place.
It was first reported by the Financial Times.
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