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Police to use facial recognition near Boardmasters festival

2 sources·Updated August 5, 2026

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The Independent·11h ago
Boardmasters Festival: Police defend controversial live facial recognition technology used on thousands of attendees
Devon and Cornwall Police will use the technology for the first time at Boardmasters Festival in Newquay this weekend
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NME·12h ago
Police to use facial recognition near Boardmasters festival
This year's event will see headline performances from Lily Allen, Kasabian and Fatboy Slim
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