Facial Recognition CCTV: It's complicated

Facial Recognition Technology is a game-changing analytics-driven functionality for CCTV cameras and Video Management Systems. But the tech also presents potholes that need to be navigated around.

“We’re exploring facial recognition technology… but we’re not entirely comfortable yet.”

That’s where many organisations are right now on their FRT journey.

At Optic Security Group, we see the clear potential of facial recognition, but we also understand the uncertainties around it:

• Are we compliant with evolving privacy legislation?

• Will our use of facial recognition stand up to regulatory scrutiny?

• How will our customers, staff, and the public perceive it?

• What happens if we get it wrong?

Facial recognition is a technology decision, but it’s also a legal, ethical, and reputational one.

Our OpticIQ Lab Centre of Excellence works at the convergence of security risk advisory, technological capability, privacy, and social licence, helping organisations to:

• Assess whether facial recognition is appropriate for their use case

• Navigate Privacy Act requirements and regulatory expectations

• Design governance frameworks that stand up to scrutiny

• Balance security outcomes with community trust

• Avoid costly missteps before deployment even begins

Before deploying facial recognition… make sure you’re asking the right questions.

Read more about OpticIQ and our FRT advisory here.