The report said Canadian Tire stores in B.C. that used facial recognition technology didn’t adequately notify their customers and didn’t get consent to collect personal information
stores that used facial recognition technology didn’t adequately notify their customers and didn’t get consent to collect the personal information.
Twelve Canadian Tire stores were using the technology for about three years, saying it was needed for theft and staff safety, but the systems were removed and the information destroyed when the commissioner notified the chain that four stores were under investigation. He says the stores contravened the Personal Information Protection Act and he has made recommendations to the government and the stores.
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