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Pimloc and Microsoft enhance Sussex Police video redaction

Pimloc a world-pioneering AI video privacy, redaction, and intelligence company announces a project pilot with Sussex Police and Microsoft. The collaboration helps to make multimedia redaction for subject access requests and digital evidence faster and more accurate through the implementation of cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies, which marks the start of an exciting business development for Pimloc. Pimloc’s advanced AI Secure Redact is the ideal key for this union, as it provides Sussex Police with a scalable solution The project will leverage Pimloc’s advanced AI-based video redaction platform, Secure Redact, to provide Sussex Police with innovative tools for faster and more accurate redaction, supported by a private tenant deployment onto Microsoft’s robust cloud platform, Microsoft Azure Cloud.  Secure Redact is the ideal solution for this collaboration, as it provides Sussex Police with a scalable, enterprise-grade solution for multi-modal needs.  Pimloc’s cutting-edge technology Pimloc’s cutting-edge technology will be integrated into the police force’s existing infrastructure, enabling real-time anonymisation of video footage.  This will significantly enhance the force’s ability to complete redaction quicker which means they can respond to DSARs (Data Subject Access Requests) more swiftly ensuring that individuals’ personal data is protected. Digital evidence Secure Redact helps the force meet its duties and manage risks from compliance Secure Redact will help the force meet its obligations and manage risks from compliance, oversight and data management. It supports police transparency, accountability and helps to improve subject and victim outcomes, as well as allowing more digital evidence and data to be processed and shared. Simon Randall, CEO of Pimloc commented, “We are proud to collaborate with Sussex Police and Microsoft to deliver solutions that make a real difference in public safety. Our technology is designed to empower policing to be able to share more data and evidence whilst protecting personal and sensitive information that it holds within. Facilitating more transparency, accountability and improving victim outcomes.” Digital infrastructure Sara Naylor, Head of Sussex Police’s Corporate Development Department, emphasised the transformative potential of this project. "This pilot has allowed us to empower our people with the service they require to carry out their policing duties." "This initial trial with Pimloc is a significant step towards modernising our digital infrastructure, enhancing our operational efficiency and time saving.” This pilot represents a new step in the use of AI for the police as part of law enforcement and community protection.

Pimloc integrates with Eagle Eye for advanced video privacy

Pimloc, the world-pioneering AI video privacy, redaction, and analytics company, announced a technical integration with Eagle Eye Networks, a global pioneer in cloud video surveillance. The integration of Pimloc’s Secure Redact video privacy platform to the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system), empowers customers to leverage enterprise-grade AI capabilities and automatically redact faces, licence plates, and audio in video files and live streams. Video privacy solutions “Partnering with Eagle Eye Networks marks a significant milestone in our mission to revolutionise AI-powered video privacy solutions and safeguard people and their freedoms,” said Simon Randall, CEO of Pimloc. “The integration of Secure Redact with Eagle Eye Cloud VMS provides thousands of businesses and organisations globally with a robust solution to manage personal data responsibly, ensuring privacy and compliance while unlocking the full potential of their video assets.” Data protection regulations The integration is mainly valuable for organisations that need to respond quickly to DSARS The integration is particularly valuable for organisations that need to quickly respond to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, and Right of Access (ROA) requests. Automating the redaction process helps save time, reduce costs, and optimise resources, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations while enhancing operational efficiency. Video redaction capabilities With the automated, bulk, and scalable video redaction capabilities of Secure Redact, Eagle Eye Cloud VMS customers can easily share anonymised video with third parties for peer review, incidents, training, or public communication. This capability enhances transparency and builds trust with customers, employees, and the public by responsibly managing video for privacy and compliance. Redact’s live redaction capabilities Redacted videos can then be kept back into their Eagle Eye account or downloaded directly  Users can import videos directly from their Eagle Eye Cloud VMS account into Secure Redact for automated redaction. The redacted videos can then be saved back into their Eagle Eye account or downloaded directly if needed. For live video anonymisation, users can connect their Eagle Eye account to Secure Redact’s live redaction capabilities, enabling real-time anonymised feeds. Eagle Eye Video API Platform “Eagle Eye Networks and Pimloc share a commitment to developing cloud-first solutions that deliver security and privacy to our valued business customers,” said Tijmen Vos, Eagle Eye Networks Vice President of Product Management.  “The integration of Secure Redact with the Eagle Eye Video API Platform brings important new capabilities to today’s business owners who want to ensure privacy and regulatory compliance as well as security.”

Pimloc’s Secure Redact platform expands with new technology

Pimloc, the AI video privacy, redaction, and analytics company announces it will expand its multimedia redaction platform, Secure Redact, to include audio and text redaction.  Integrating text redaction capabilities into the platform will increase the speed and efficiency with which proprietary information can be redacted, further saving users time and effort when processing sensitive footage. Visual, audio, and text While Secure Redact can be used for all camera types, the updated platform will also feature specific patent-pending technology for improved redaction of visual, audio, and text for body-worn, and other moving cameras. Users will have the option of using the new text feature which will transcribe audio into text, allowing users to select specific words from the audio, such as names or identifying information, that the platform will then automatically anonymise throughout the footage. Users will then be able to download the transcript with redacted text where necessary. Easy-to-use platform with AI “At Pimloc, our goal is to create an easy-to-use platform that combines world-class automation and AI with intuitive editing and application tools to suit all redaction needs,” said Simon Randall, CEO and Co-Founder of Pimloc. “By adding text redaction capabilities to Secure Redact, we’re making it easier for clients to anonymise personal data and responsibly share video footage which builds a strong trust and privacy layer for mass-scale video usage." Data sharing and transparency Secure Redact platform currently allows private and public organisations to leverage mass-scale video "It facilitates a safer, more transparent future for the intersections of government, businesses, and society.“ The Secure Redact platform currently allows private and public organisations to leverage mass-scale video to improve physical security/safety, optimise real-time business operations, and facilitate more data sharing and transparency while respecting and preserving the privacy of employees, customers, and the general public.  Performance and accuracy It combines AI, which can automatically detect more than 99 percent of PII, with intelligent redaction, editing, and review capabilities, to provide a fully powered multimedia redaction solution to quickly manage all data requests (FOIA, CCPA, HIPAA, and more), as well as responsibly share video across third-party platforms. It provides unrivaled performance and accuracy across high variability images, video, and audio from CCTV, Body-worn Cameras, Dash-cams, Mobile, and other formats.

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What will be important technology developments in the second half of 2022?

Six months can go by in the blink of an eye. In 2022, it almost seems as if it has. Here we are already at mid-year after what has been an eventful six months for the security marketplace. There is still a lot ahead in 2022 for the industry, and our Expert Panel Roundtable has been considering what the coming months might hold in terms of technology change. We asked this week’s panelists: What will likely be the most important technology development in the security marketplace in the second half of 2022?

What does the Metaverse mean for security?

The Metaverse sounds like the plot of the latest summer action movie. In reality, it’s a technology - or, more accurately, a group of technologies - that will likely have a transformational impact on a host of markets. For security, the Metaverse has an extensive list of needs. It also presents some opportunities. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What does the Metaverse mean for security?

What will changes to data privacy legislation mean for security and surveillance companies?

In the UK there is a new data reform act working its way through the legislative process. As the law changes, the market changes – so this year will see many companies trying to read the tea leaves and adapt their offerings to take advantage of the emerging changes. The security marketplace is, apparently, constrained by the need for great privacy – it appears to be a zero-sum game – you can have privacy, or you can have security, you can’t have both. In the second half of the year, it is likely that more firms will require services which enable the use of video analytics to extract operational value from visual data, while using AI-powered tools to protect privacy as standard. Privacy-enhancing technologies One of the areas where there is a huge interest is among retailers, who use video cameras not only to reduce shrinkage and protect employees, but also for video analytics (to understand customer behaviour). Several other industries such as transport, retail, and healthcare have also had an increased rollout One area which is extremely interesting and very poorly understood is the extent to which these videos troves are protected under GDPR. The short answer is they are protected, and the second half of 2022 will see more retailers adopting privacy-enhancing technologies to allow them to open up their security footage to help optimise operations and marketing. There will undoubtedly be a rise in live video capture for safety and accountability. Seven US states now mandate body-worn cameras for police officers, and they are also common practice with UK police. Several other industries such as transport, retail, and healthcare have also had an increased rollout. CCTV camera operators In parallel, both public and private organisations are turning more towards video analytics, as they can be useful in many different contexts; they can help in saving time for CCTV camera operators, help efficiency in monitoring places for crime, and can be integrated into other systems – i.e., counting footfall at different locations – as well as use for smart parking, automatic licence plate recognition, and facial recognition. 2022 will bring further growth in consumers investing in personal video surveillance for their homes. With the pandemic having forced many to stay at home, home security has become more of a priority. Ring, which produces doorbell cameras, is increasingly popular: they are now the largest corporate-owned civilian-installed surveillance network in the U.S. Personal security cameras Countries like China have already incorporated heavy use of facial recognition technology Interestingly, some of the first GDPR cases and fines have arisen surrounding these cameras, with questions surrounding lawfully processing data and invasion of privacy. As a result, we could see more of a legal requirement for individuals to process footage from their personal security cameras in compliance with GDPR. While the privacy and human rights issues surrounding facial recognition remain heavily discussed, its use will become a lot more ubiquitous – but with concurrent pushes for regulation. Countries like China have already incorporated heavy use of facial recognition technology, and in the West, particularly in smart cities, it is being adopted in different areas; namely, in airports, retail stores, hospitals, and in the workplace, as well as verifying identities online. Trialling facial recognition The police in the UK have also been trialling facial recognition AI for ‘predictive policing’ to tackle crime and use these video analytics for intelligence gathering. In the second half of the year, the EU will reach resolution on its new AI Act that looks to ban facial recognition for a range of sectors. The EU will reach resolution on its new AI Act that looks to ban facial recognition for a range of sectors Companies’ attitudes toward privacy are shifting. Attitudes towards security methods for securing data are changing, with it no longer being a simple check-box exercise, but important for brand reputation and marketing purposes. Investing more money and effort into securing data privacy, as well as weighing out the benefits of data localisation, will become more commonplace for businesses when trying to keep customer data secure. Managing personal data Cyber-attack will continue to be one the largest risk for data management, alongside data misuse from employees. Recent statistics from CISCO have shown that over 50% of consumers would switch to companies they believe have better policies around the handling of data. Consumers are wanting greater trust and transparency from the businesses they engage with, leading to companies changing the way that their internal and external practices deal with and manage personal data. Privacy is no longer about compliance and more to do with business reputation and trust – and customers and employees are becoming more cognisant of this. The author of this article is Simon Randall, CEO of Pimloc, the video privacy, and security company.

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