Sainsbury's Makes 'Orwellian' Change to Stores in Bid to Stop Shoplifters

Sainsbury's trials 'chilling' change that could affect all stores

Critics have blasted the move as "Orwellian" while Sainsbury's say it is necessary amid "rising abuse"

Sainsbury's makes 'Orwellian' change to stores in bid to stop shoplifters

Sainsbury's says incidents of theft, abuse and threatening behaviour continue to rise despite working with the police and Government

Sainsbury's announces plans for 'controversial' change in all UK stores - Manchester Evening News

The change will first be trialled in two Sainsbury's stores

Sainsbury's to use facial recognition against crime peak - RetailDetail EU

Sainsbury’s is rolling out facial recognition to ensure the safety of employees and customers, following an increase in criminal offences in its stores. It claims a majority of customers support the application, but privacy groups are very critical.

Sainsbury’s launches facial recognition trial in stores to tackle retail crime - Grocery Gazette - Latest Grocery Industry News

Sainsbury’s has begun testing facial recognition technology in two of its UK stores as part of an eight-week trial, with the potential to expand nationwide. The supermarket will initially roll…