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Wegmans Using Facial Recognition Technology in some Stores
Wegmans uses facial recognition in a small number of stores to identify shoppers flagged for misconduct and enhance security, posting signs only where legally required.
- On January 6, 2026, Wegmans Food Markets said it deployed facial recognition cameras in a small fraction of stores and posted signs at its two New York City stores.
- Wegmans says the asset protection team identifies persons of interest using facial recognition based on incidents and law enforcement referrals to keep stores safe for customers and employees.
- Wegmans told reporters it collects only facial recognition data, retains images and video as long as necessary without disclosing retention period, and does not share data with third parties.
- In a Jan. 5 letter to Wegmans CEO Colleen Wegman, Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart urged disclosure on data retention, law enforcement access, and dynamic pricing, while advocates and legislators push for the Biometric Privacy Act requiring consent and standards.
- With other retailers collecting biometric data, reports of misidentification at ShopRite and FTC warnings about privacy and bias highlight regulatory risks for Wegmans.
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Some Wegmans stores have a new facial recognition system, what shoppers say
On Monday, Wegmans acknowledged using facial recognition technology in a "small fraction" of its stores, the company said in a statement. The technology helps identify shoppers previously flagged for misconduct.
·Rochester, United States
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Wegmans using facial recognition technology in some stores
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Wegmans says it is using facial recognition technology in "a small fraction of [their] stores," including in New York City, for safety reasons. Retinal scans and voice prints are not collected, but facial recognition data is, the company said in a statement. The purpose of collecting the data is to identify [...]
·Buffalo, United States
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