Article 6AAM4 Panera to adopt palm-reading payment systems, sparking privacy fears

Panera to adopt palm-reading payment systems, sparking privacy fears

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Kari Paul
from Technology | The Guardian on (#6AAM4)

Bakery is first restaurant chain to use Amazon One biometric technology, which faces scrutiny from lawmakers and activists

The US bakery and cafe chain Panera will soon allow customers to pay with the swipe of a palm, marking the first restaurant chain to implement the new technology and raising alarm among privacy advocates.

The company announced last week it would roll out biometric readers in coming months that will allow customers to access credit card and loyalty account information by scanning their palms. Called Amazon One, the system was developed by Amazon and is in use at some airports, stadiums and Whole Foods grocery stores.

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