2 Ontario Police Forces Roll Out Facial Recognition Tech, Sparking Privacy Concerns

Published on June 13, 2024

Two police services in the Greater Toronto Area are now using facial recognition technology as part of their investigations, sparking concerns from some advocates who say the investigative tool could come at the expense of privacy rights. Peel Regional Police Service and York Regional Police Service announced the adoption of the software late last month, saying the move comes after consultations with the province’s information and privacy commissioner. The police services also held public consultations in March and April. The two police forces, which are partnering in the initiative, began using software from Idemia on May 27. Idemia is a multinational technology company from France specializing in facial recognition and biometric identification products and software....

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