Woman flagged by ID scanner as nationwide 'public safety concern' after incident in Winnipeg bar

Privacy experts are up in arms over a Winnipeg bar's use of an ID scanning system that mistakenly flagged a woman as a nationwide public safety concern, resulting in her being denied entry to a Calgary Stampede venue. The incident highlights serious privacy and data accuracy issues, raising questions about how such systems are regulated and the potential for misuse or errors. This case underscores the importance of scrutinizing automated systems to ensure they respect individual privacy and avoid unjust profiling.