Face biometrics at Iranian universities prompt fear of political silencing

As the Islamic Republic takes measures to silence academia, students at Iranian universities are facing tightened security measures such as facial biometric verification for the access of essential services, according to student groups across the country, says IranWire.

A video from the United Students Telegram released on October 1 shows school authorities requiring students from Shiraz University to submit a face scan in order to access food from self-service facilities.

Isfahan University students report having to submit face scans …

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