Demystifying the relationship between commercial biometrics and privacy

Each day, biometric payment systems and computer vision-based shopping experiences are popping up at more establishments throughout the world. But some consumers are hesitant about being watched so closely, arguing retail systems can coerce consumers into handing over personal data with limited other options.

Here's what biometrics providers have to say about the steps they're taking to preserve trust and privacy for consumers.

Consumer biometrics for face authentication, not surveillance

It's been a busy year for Wicket, a biometrics …

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