"Seeing everyone else go ahead and do it, it just figured like the right thing to do and there was no issues with it," Thomson shared, highlighting the normalized adoption of biometric technology among employees. Many view it simply as a standard procedure rather than a privacy concern. However, this acceptance may vary across different workplaces depending on employee comfort and understanding of biometric security.
According to Hannah Johnston, a digitalization expert, "Employers argue it's more convenient, as people most often don't forget their finger or thumb at home, like one might forget a swipe card." This reflects a growing trend of businesses embracing biometric systems for their supposed efficiency and reliability in tracking employee attendance.
Jeff Bromley, representing workers at Canfor's plateau Sawmill, expressed strong opposition among employees, stating, "They were pissed off to no end... At the end of the day, they didn't have a choice unless they wanted to find themselves destroying their livelihood." This reveals significant resistance from employees when biometric technology is introduced without their consent.
As the global biometrics market reached $39 billion in 2023, the decision to implement such technology in workplaces raises many questions about privacy and employee trust, showcasing a tension between efficiency and personal rights according to experts.
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