Facial recognition technology uses software to identify individuals based on their facial features, and can be used to monitor public spaces and enhance security measures. Proponents argue that it enhances public safety by identifying and preventing potential threats, and helps in locating missing persons and criminals. Opponents argue that it infringes on privacy rights, can lead to misuse and discrimination, and raises significant ethical and civil liberties concerns.
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Response rates from 3.1k Canada voters.
35% Yes |
65% No |
33% Yes |
61% No |
2% Yes, but only if it’s tightly regulated and used with transparency |
2% No, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens |
1% Yes, but only targeting criminal hotspots to protect vulnerable communities |
1% No, I trust the technology but not the humans that could misuse it |
0% No, this would be too expensive to implement |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 3.1k Canada voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 3.1k Canada voters.
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Only technology that specifically, and only recognizes the faces of wanted criminals, suspected terrorists etc, not technology that recognizes the face of every citizen.
@9RFSJMH4mos4MO
at very limited degree and absolutely bar private uses
@9RCQVYV4mos4MO
The technology is not proven and in most cases is wrong on racial profiles
@9RBXNLD4mos4MO
In theory it's great, but I can't see it being used appropriately.
@9QZCYDN4mos4MO
I think they should use the technology but they shouldn't have mass surveillance on everyone all the time
@9QTMDJT4mos4MO
No, not until facial recognition is more constant and doesn't mess up/miss-ID people.
@9QQG9Z85mos5MO
No, people will just find other ways to bypass this.
@9P8NRFM 5mos5MO
Yes, but this should not be the only method of identification. For example, in order to participate in Canadian elections the voter must present at least two different forms of identification that contain the individual's name, date of birth, address, etc.
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