NEW YORK CITY — Wegmans, which has more than 100 grocery stores in 10 states, including New York, has begun scanning the faces of anyone who enters select stores, sparking privacy concerns and testing ...

The rise of biometric technologies has ushered in a new era of convenience and security. But with that innovation comes heightened privacy risk. Recognizing the ...

As we venture further into the age of digital security, biometric data has emerged as a crucial asset. However, concerns are mounting over a trend of apps discreetly selling such data without adequate ...

“Part of the issue is that your face is not actually a very private thing,” said Matthew Kugler, a professor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, who studies privacy litigation. “If there isn’t a ...

Until a few years ago, biometric privacy discussions were mostly limited to traditional methods like fingerprints and facial scans. However, in recent years, the conversation has become far more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Wegmans Food Market in Buffalo, New York. The company is using biometric surveillance for security in its New York City stores.

On August 11, 2025, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada ("OPC") issued two sets of guidance for processing of individual's biometric data: one for ...

A new survey from Alcatraz indicates increasing employee interest in replacing traditional workplace badges with biometric authentication, while also highlighting concerns around privacy and ...