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Vending machine facial recognition error message concerns University of Waterloo students
A vending machine at the University of Waterloo displayed an error message referencing a facial recognition app, sparking privacy concerns among students. The incident raised questions about whether the machines were collecting biometric data without consent. No further action or response has been reported.
- Date it happened
- 2024-02-22
- Organisation involved
- University of Waterloo
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