Facial Recognition in Singapore: Merging Security and Conven

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While the benefits of efficiency and convenience are clear, the deployment of facial recognition technology in Singapore has also sparked considerable debate, particularly regarding privacy concerns. Civil rights advocates and privacy organizations express apprehension about the potential for mass surveillance and the implications of such widespread biometric data collection. Concerns are raised about the lack of explicit restraints on government power in terms of surveillance and data gathering, leading to questions about whether this sensitive information might eventually be used for purposes beyond initial consent. The inherent power imbalance between the state and its citizens further complicates the notion of "consent" when it comes to the collection of such personal and immutable biometric data, raising questions about data security and potential exploitation