ShopRite Facial Recognition Technology Policy
Some Shoprite Stores use face matching technology (which some may refer to as facial recognition technology), at certain ShopRite stores, some of which are in Connecticut. Retail stores in Connecticut that utilize this technology are required to publish a facial recognition technology policy.
This face matching technology is used solely to prevent, detect, protect against, and respond to security incidents, identity theft, fraud, harassment, malicious or deceptive activities, and other illegal activity, and to investigate and report those engaging in such actions.
The only biometric information collected through this technology is facial geometry; however, this information is stored solely in the form of an encrypted face template which cannot, on its own, be used to identify you. The vast majority of the facial geometry images are deleted, and they are only retained in a secure database for a very small segment of individuals flagged for criminal, threatening and/or other inappropriate behavior. The face geometry can be shared with law enforcement to facilitate investigation of unlawful behavior.
The provider of the face matching technology maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of all data collected through this technology and to prevent unauthorized or accidental access, disclosure, loss, or alteration.
Contact details for the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General are provided below.
Office of the Attorney General
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 860-808-5318