Canada's airport using facial recognition nexus - Vancouver

[amdorintel]

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/yvr-to-become-first-canadian-airport-to-use-facial-recognition-at-nexus-kiosks

 

 

 

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Nexus cardholders, who pay a fee and submit to screening through the joint U.S.-Canada program to bypass regular security lines, will be prompted to download their photo from their passport the next time they go through a Nexus line.

The kiosks that identify passengers through facial features replace the iris scanners in Nexus kiosks.

I prefer the old way then facial recognition, and shouldnt speed up the time anyhow. lots of kiosks availabe everytime i've seen them

 

 

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The CBSA also said the collection, use and sharing of information is protected by privacy legislation in Canada and the U.S. “No personal information is stored on the kiosk,” it says. “The only information retained is saved securely on CBSA systems, in accordance with government information, privacy and security policies.”

until the more valuable facial recognition data is hacked

 

 

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In addition, both countries’ border agencies in the past have shown they “lack oversight, due process and transparency,” she said. “If there is a security breach, how would we hold them accountable?” she said, adding her group has been fighting for more transparency at Canada Border Services for years.

so true, they will probably just hide it under the carpet

 

 

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“There is no independent oversight mechanism at all,” she said.

that is exactly what we need

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[dizmo]

I always found it easier to go without the Nexus anyway. At least at ground crossings. They're less scrutinizing. 

[Gegger]

all the nexus lines i've seen have a grand total of 0 people in them, maybe 5 at the kiosks