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Eskasoni Teachers Reject Facial Scan Tech | Calgary News
Teachers in Eskasoni First Nation are staging a fierce resistance against a new facial recognition system used for attendance, calling it an invasive breach of privacy that doesn’t work reliably and lacks transparency. The union, backed by all 123 staff members, demands a pause before the fall semester, arguing the system exposes sensitive data publicly, misidentifies employees, and was implemented without consent or meaningful consultation. While the school board defends it as a tool for efficiency and accountability, the province refuses to comment, citing local band council authority. The…
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