Supermarkets Scan Your Face to Stop Theft | London News

Supermarkets are deploying facial recognition tech to combat soaring shoplifting—over 500,000 incidents last year—and protect staff from abuse. Chains like Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and M&S are rolling it out, with Sainsbury’s targeting 255 stores by Christmas. The system logs offenders and shares data with police, but it raises privacy concerns: your face is scanned every time you shop, even if you’re not flagged. The irony? You’re still asked to show ID for alcohol, making the tech feel like overkill—and maybe even funny, if you’re staring at your own balding reflection on a self-scan screen. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a2157c990019405b