"This technology is solely used for keeping our stores secure and safe. The system collects facial recognition data and only uses it to identify individuals who have been previously flagged for misconduct. We do not collect other biometric data such as retinal scans or voice prints. Images and video are retained only as long as necessary for security purposes and then disposed of. For security reasons, we do not disclose the exact retention period, but it aligns with industry standards."
"Signs affixed to the stores' front doors - and required by city law - explain that the grocer is using the "technology to protect the safety and security of our patrons and employees." Some people are concerned about the privacy implications, asking questions like, "What if they share this information with law information?" "What if the information gets hacked or leaked?" "Why has the public been so blasé about the arrival of the digital surveillance state?""
Wegmans is deploying facial recognition at two New York City stores to collect biometric data on entrants. The system uses facial recognition only to identify individuals previously flagged for misconduct and does not collect retinal scans or voiceprints. Images and video are retained only as long as necessary for security and are disposed of according to industry-aligned retention periods. Persons of interest are identified by the asset protection team and on a case-by-case basis using information from law enforcement. The company says it does not share facial recognition data with third parties. Signs on store doors notify patrons, and customers have raised privacy and data security concerns.
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