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Draft biometrics guidance: RCC comments on federal consultation

April 26, 2024

The term “biometrics” is often used to refer generally to data from fingerprints, facial scans, keystrokes, gait and physical characteristics. When it comes to guidance, more detailed and precise terms are useful (e.g. raw data, biometric system, biometric templates). Biometric information means the data generated by automated technologies for identifying and verifying unique human morphological, … Continued

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Generative AI and copyright: RCC comments

April 26, 2024

Retailers can be both users of generative AI and authors and/or owners of copyright-protected works. RCC commented on a federal consultation in this area earlier in 2024. We suggested that the following principles be kept in mind when considering potential amendments to Canadian copyright legislation. Balance: Any changes to Canadian copyright legislation to deal with … Continued

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RCC Earns Role in Manitoba’s Public Safety Summit

April 23, 2024

Attention retail industry leaders and stakeholders invested in safety and security initiatives.  RCC’s relentless dedication to retail safety, notably leading the Manitoba Retail Crime Task Force, earned it an invitation from Premier Wab Kinew to the April 30, 2024, Public Safety Summit. This event signifies the Manitoba Government’s commitment to crafting a comprehensive Public Safety Strategy, … Continued

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