Canadian university vending machine error reveals use of facial recognition
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Snack dispenser at University of Waterloo shows facial recognition message on screen despite no prior indication

University vending machine error reveals use of secret facial recognition | A malfunctioning vending machine at a Canadian university has inadvertently revealed that a number of them have been usin…::Snack dispenser at University of Waterloo shows facial recognition message on screen despite no prior indication

  • bionicjoey@lemmy.caEnglish
    81·
    9 months ago

    Says a guy who doesn’t hide his real name, face, and location for his online persona. You have no concept of digital privacy.

    • Greg Clarke@lemmy.ca
      English
      37·
      9 months ago

      Arguing that I have no concept of digital privacy because I choose to share my name and face is an ignorant statement and demonstrates how little you understand the concept of online privacy. For context, I work in tech in Canada, I deal with GDPR and other compliances. I understand the technology, the risks, and the attack vectors. These vending machines are not a serious threat to individuals privacy. Facebook, Google, Amazon, are serious threats. Focus your energy on the actual risks instead of making uninformed comments.

      • bionicjoey@lemmy.caEnglish
        63·
        9 months ago

        Did 2yo Marisol also make an informed choice to share her identity and location on the fediverse?

        This vending machine is taking biometrics off of everyone who walks past it and you don’t think that’s the least bit concerning?

        GDPR doesn’t apply in Canada unless you are trying to operate business in Europe.

        Compliance only matters if you can’t afford a fine. If you can make more money violating regulations than the cost of the fine, it’s just a business expense.

        • Greg Clarke@lemmy.ca
          English
          26·
          9 months ago

          You pretend to care about consent and privacy and then mention my daughter by name here. You’ll notice I share photos and details about my daughter from accounts on servers I control. There is an implicit agreement in the fediverse to respect people’s privacy. I obviously don’t rely on that implicit agreement because some people do unethical things as demonstrated in your post. I protect my daughter from legitimate online privacy and security threats, I don’t play privacy and security theatre.

          This vending machine is taking biometrics off of everyone who walks past

          You have no evidence of this and there is no mention of this in the article. This also doesn’t make any sense from an implementation perspective.

          GDPR doesn’t apply in Canada unless you are trying to operate business in Europe.

          You’re correct that GDPR doesn’t apply in Canada, it’s just that GDPR is usually the strictest compliance so it’s usual for companies to meet that compliance as a minimum.

          Compliance only matters if you can’t afford a fine.

          GDPR fines can be tied to global revenue.

          When your beliefs don’t align with the facts, consider changing your beliefs instead of doubling down on your opinions, making things up, and doing unethical things. Please try better.