Exclusive: Charity that runs five distribution hubs has been told it is wrong to ‘trade sensitive biometric data for food’
Privacy advocates are urging food banks to stop using facial recognition software, claiming it poses a serious risk to users’ “privacy, dignity and security”.
Several food banks in London are asking users to submit face scans to allow them to choose food from shops. The Face Donate app-based system also has the potential to track purchases.
