Biometrics

• Say cheese? Why you’ll soon have to take photos when entering, exiting U.S.

  Travellers will soon be required to have their photograph taken when entering or leaving the U.S. by air, sea or land — including Canadians and even American citizens.

  U.S. News

  Oct 28, 2025
  
• Alberta man helping relatives from Ukraine frustrated with Canadian program red tape

  Rules requiring fingerprint and photos for those applying for visas are challenging some people trying to escape Ukraine and come to Canada.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2022
  
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• Clearview AI: When can companies use facial recognition data?

  Police agencies across Canada, including the RCMP, have since admitted to its members using a controversial facial recognition software from Clearview AI.

  Tech

  Mar 6, 2020
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• Canada expands fingerprint, photo requirements for visitors from several countries

  The new rules, which kicked in July 31, apply to visitors from Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2018
• Canada testing ‘digital ID’ system that uses blockchain, biometrics to screen travellers

  The system that will allow travellers to digitize and share travel documents and biometric information with airport authorities.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2018
• Canadians ready to ditch passwords for facial, fingerprint recognition: survey

  Passwords used to be simple — like a birth date — but have gotten increasingly complicated to remember.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2018
• Fredericton gym members put some muscle into giving back

  A friendly competition at a Fredericton gym saw members battle it out in grueling exercises and challenge each other to help local charities.

  Features

  Mar 25, 2017
• Can technology really make guns safer?

  A look at other efforts to build a "smart gun" and earlier efforts at making firearms safer.

  Tech

  May 2, 2016
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• How to make your iPhone less hackable

  Turns out there's a fair bit both individuals and Apple could do to FBI-proof their phones and shield private information from investigators and cybercriminals alike.

  Consumer

  Feb 25, 2016
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• Breakfast Buzz: Would you use Mastercard’s ‘selfie pay’ service?

  Mastercard announced Monday it will soon accept selfies and fingerprint scans as an alternative to passwords when verifying an online purchase.

  Feb 23, 2016