Surprise! Facial recognition smart locks are actually good
A review from The Verge finds that facial recognition smart locks perform well as a consumer product, suggesting the technology has matured enough for practical home use.
Why this matters: A good review is not the same as a good idea for everyone. Facial recognition at your front door means your face becomes a credential — stored somewhere, processed by someone, and potentially shared or subpoenaed. Consumer locks are not regulated the way enterprise systems are. You probably do not know where the biometric data lives, how long it is kept, or what happens if the company is sold or breached. A lock that works great is still worth reading the privacy policy on.
Who should care: Privacy officers · Cybersecurity · General readers · Policy
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