As facial recognition compliance experts and industry thought leaders, we set the standard for ethical deployment. We operate strictly as your data processor under UK GDPR — we never own, sell, or repurpose your data. Everything we do is built on privacy by design, on your terms, with your consent, and in your control.
FaiceTech provides secure, GDPR-compliant facial recognition and ANPR services exclusively for the deterrent of crime and anti-social behaviour. Our organisation and solutions have been designed to exceed the requirements of UK GDPR.
We operate exclusively as your data processor. You control the data, you decide how it's used, and you own all the rights. We never become a data controller, never share your data with third parties, and never use facial data for any purpose beyond what you've explicitly approved.
We've adopted a Privacy by Design approach to the development of all our solutions, ensuring that the features required to enable your organisation to operate compliantly are built in and configurable — not bolted on afterwards.
FaiceTech built its entire platform from the ground up. We don't license algorithms from overseas providers or white-label someone else's technology. When you work with FaiceTech, there's one company responsible for your data — based in the UK, governed by UK law, and answerable to UK regulators.
Many providers in this space license their core technology from third parties — often based in different jurisdictions like the US or Asia. That means your data could be subject to foreign laws, foreign access requests, and data processing agreements you never signed up to. With FaiceTech, the entire chain of custody sits with one company, in one jurisdiction. No middlemen, no hidden sub-processors, no legal grey areas.
All data processing and storage happens on UK soil. Nothing gets routed through US clouds, EU servers, or third-party infrastructure in other jurisdictions. For UK organisations, this means full compliance with UK GDPR without the legal complexity of international data transfers — no adequacy decisions to worry about, no Standard Contractual Clauses needed.
Each client operates on a completely isolated database and watchlist. Your data is never pooled with other organisations, never shared across deployments, and never accessible to anyone outside your authorised team. You decide who goes on your watchlist, who can access it, and when data gets deleted.
Every client gets their own dedicated, ring-fenced database — physically and logically separated.
You build your own watchlist. You add, remove, and define the rules. We never modify it.
No central database pools data across clients. Your biometric data and watchlist are yours alone.
When you say delete, we delete. All data permanently removed on your instruction — verified and documented.
Compliance isn't just about ticking boxes. Facial recognition technology intersects with fundamental human rights, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our approach goes beyond what the law requires — we actively consider the human impact of every deployment.
Every deployment is assessed for its impact on individuals' right to privacy under the Human Rights Act 1998. We only support use cases with a clear, proportionate, and lawful basis — with regular reviews to ensure ongoing necessity.
We continuously test our algorithms across demographics to guard against bias. Transparent accuracy reporting and a commitment to Equality Act 2010 principles ensure fair treatment for everyone.
We do not support or enable mass surveillance. Every deployment is targeted, purpose-specific, and time-limited. We reserve the right to refuse any project that lacks a clear lawful basis.
Individuals have rights over their biometric data under UK GDPR. We build tools for Subject Access Requests, automated erasure workflows, and clear signage and notification guidance.
Every feature, every decision, and every process we run is built on the seven principles of data protection. These aren't guidelines — they're the foundation of everything we do.
We only process data when we have a legal basis to do so. You always know what data we're collecting and why.
Data collected for one purpose stays locked to that purpose. We never repurpose your data without explicit new consent.
We collect only the data we need. No excess collection, no "just in case" storage. Minimal by design.
We maintain the highest standards of data accuracy. Inaccurate data is useless. We ensure your data stays correct and up-to-date.
Data isn't kept longer than necessary. Once your deployment contract ends, we delete or return your data — no exceptions.
Your data is encrypted, protected, and secured with industry-standard cybersecurity. It can't be lost, stolen, or altered.
We take responsibility for every decision. We document, we audit, and we prove compliance through Data Protection Impact Assessments.
These aren't nice-to-haves. These are commitments we'll never break, no matter the business pressure.
Trust starts with security. We implement industry-standard cybersecurity frameworks to protect every piece of data under our care. Your facial data is encrypted end-to-end, accessible only to authorized systems, and audited continuously.
A Data Protection Impact Assessment is required before deploying facial recognition in most scenarios under UK GDPR. We don't just comply — we help you understand every step and make informed decisions about your deployment.
We assess your specific use case. Does your deployment involve biometric processing? Are you monitoring public spaces? We walk through ICO guidance and help you decide if DPIA is required.
We help you document exactly how facial data will be captured, stored, processed, and who has access. This clarity is essential for GDPR compliance and reduces deployment risks.
Together we identify potential privacy risks: false positives, data breaches, unauthorized access, retention errors. For each risk, we design technical and organizational safeguards.
We help you document everything in a DPIA template. This becomes your evidence of compliance. If regulators ask questions later, you have a clear record showing you thought this through.
Once your DPIA is complete and risks are mitigated, you have confidence to deploy. And if issues arise after launch, your documented process makes it easier to adapt and stay compliant.