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Wegmans Faces Backlash Over Expanded Biometric Data Policy

1/3/2026

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Wegmans expanded its biometric data collection policy in New York City to gather information from all customers entering its stores.
The policy no longer includes a guarantee to delete data, unlike the previous pilot program.
Privacy advocates warn of risks such as data breaches and misuse by law enforcement.
Shoppers Johnny Jerido and Blaze Herbas say they will shop elsewhere, citing the right to not have data stored.

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Story summary

Wegmans expanded its biometric data collection policy in New York City to gather information from all customers entering its stores.
The policy no longer includes a guarantee to delete data, unlike the previous pilot program.
Privacy advocates warn of risks such as data breaches and misuse by law enforcement.
Shoppers Johnny Jerido and Blaze Herbas say they will shop elsewhere, citing the right to not have data stored.