Hong Kong Police Activate AI Facial Recognition on CCTV
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On 6 November 2026, the South China Morning Post reported that Hong Kong police this month activated artificial intelligence facial recognition technology across an expanding smart surveillance network to improve tracing of missing people or suspects, and plan to retain the data generated for up to 180 days. Police said the technology is widely used by law enforcement agencies worldwide and stressed that residents' privacy rights will be protected. The current progress is that police activated the technology this month and announced the data retention period and their position on privacy protection.
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- 南華早報·香港Hong Kong Police Activate AI Facial Recognition on CCTV Network This Month
Hong Kong police this month activated artificial intelligence facial recognition technology on their continuously expanding smart surveillance network to enhance tracking of missing persons or suspects, and plan to retain the resulting data for up to 180 days. Police said the technology is widely used by law enforcement agencies worldwide and stressed that residents' privacy rights will be protected.
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