Posted 2/24/2024, 10:02:00 PM
University of Waterloo Removes Smart Vending Machines After Discovery of Unauthorized Facial Recognition Tech
- University of Waterloo removing smart M&M vending machines after students discover hidden face recognition technology
- Machines covertly collected facial recognition data without user consent
- Discovery sparked investigation revealing over 5 million Canadians previously scanned without consent
- University spokesperson confirms requesting vendor disable software and remove machines
- Vendor claims machines fully compliant with GDPR, don't store photos, and technology just detects motion