Calgary Malls Deploy Facial Recognition Technology Without Consent: A Potential Breach of Privacy
June 1, 2018
Facial recognition technology (FRT) was reportedly implemented in some Calgary-area malls to approximate customer age and gender, raising privacy concerns. This AI incident highlights the importance of responsible AI governance and trustworthy practices. This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM). Ready to help shape responsible AI? JOIN US
- Alleged deployer
- cadillac-fairview
- Alleged developer
- unknown
- Alleged harmed parties
- chinook-centre-mall-goers, market-mall-goers
Source
Data from the AI Incident Database (AIID). Cite this incident: https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/358
Data source
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