Amazon One Rollout , Raises Privacy Concerns , Regarding User Biometric Data.
On July 21, Amazon announced that its new
palm recognition system will be rolled out at
all Whole Foods locations by the end of 2023.
CNN reports that the new technology
will allow customers to pay for their
groceries with just a wave of their hand.
In 2020, Amazon unveiled the new tech, which is already
available in over 200 Whole Foods locations, some
Hudson airport stores and several sports stadiums.
CNN reports that using the service will require
customers to link their credit or debit card
information with their palm print.
The new technology has raised
concerns about the sharing
of sensitive biometric data. .
In 2021, Amazon was questioned by the U.S. Senate
regarding how the company could use consumer
data, including for tracking and advertising.
In 2021, Amazon was questioned by the U.S. Senate
regarding how the company could use consumer
data, including for tracking and advertising.
According to the senators, the technology
gives rise to questions regarding its
impact on consumer privacy.
Amazon’s expansion of biometric data
collection through Amazon One raises
serious questions about Amazon’s plans
for this data and its respect for user privacy. , U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA),
Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA), via CNN.
Amazon’s expansion of biometric data
collection through Amazon One raises
serious questions about Amazon’s plans
for this data and its respect for user privacy. , U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA),
Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA), via CNN.
CNN reports that Amazon has said
all customer data is safely protected
in its Amazon Web Services cloud. .
The tech giant added that it does not
share palm data with third parties