The Wegman’s Supermarket Chain Is Probably Using Facial Recognition
Wegman's Supermarket chain is collecting biometric facial recognition data from customers without apparent explicit consent or transparency. This practice raises significant privacy concerns and potential violations of biometric data protection re...
My Take: If you're deploying facial recognition in retail without explicit consent and clear signage, you're not just risking BIPA fines in Illinois—you're writing checks your legal team will be cashing for years across multiple state laws. The "we'll stay quiet and hope nobody notices" approach stopped working the moment Clearview AI became a cautionary tale.