NanditoPapa t1_je808uc wrote on March 30, 2023 at 1:55 AM

Reply to comment by thecreep in Panera rolls out hand-scanning technology that has raised privacy concerns by eastbayted

I'm personally not in favor of biometrics, but I live in a country where CC theft isn't a big issue (Japan). I'm not sure if living in the US with skimmers, pickpockets, and muggings would change the narrative around security. There's also a convenience angle. On a date you can't claim you forgot your wallet when the bill comes...

It comes down to "Do we trust companies?" The answer, uniformly, should be "No." and that's the end of it.

thecreep t1_je81cil wrote on March 30, 2023 at 2:03 AM

I think that's the big thing for me. My distrust for companies, especially those operating here in the US, is high enough that I aim to give them as little extra data as possible. I've worked for too many companies and startups here to see that their handing of Personal Identifiable Information (PII) is quite often a joke.