Biometrics
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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.TechMar 6, 2020
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Canada expands fingerprint, photo requirements for visitors from several countriesThe new rules, which kicked in July 31, apply to visitors from Europe, Africa and the Middle East.CanadaAug 1, 2018
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Canada testing ‘digital ID’ system that uses blockchain, biometrics to screen travellersThe system that will allow travellers to digitize and share travel documents and biometric information with airport authorities.CanadaJan 27, 2018
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Canadians ready to ditch passwords for facial, fingerprint recognition: surveyPasswords used to be simple — like a birth date — but have gotten increasingly complicated to remember.CanadaJan 10, 2018
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Fredericton gym members put some muscle into giving backA friendly competition at a Fredericton gym saw members battle it out in grueling exercises and challenge each other to help local charities.FeaturesMar 25, 2017
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Can technology really make guns safer?A look at other efforts to build a "smart gun" and earlier efforts at making firearms safer.TechMay 2, 2016
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How to make your iPhone less hackableTurns 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.ConsumerFeb 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
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MasterCard rolling out selfie ID checks to CanadiansYou will soon be able to pay for your Mastercard purchase by taking a selfie.CanadaFeb 22, 2016
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Here are the wackiest gadgets unveiled at CES 2016Here is a look at some of the weirder gadgets unveiled at CES 2016.ConsumerJan 7, 2016
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