Policy · 1h ago
Sindh Education Deploys Facial Recognition for Teacher Attendance
The Sindh government will implement a facial recognition attendance system for its Education Department employees. The system aims to curb absenteeism and improve accountability among teachers and staff. No specific rollout date or vendor details have been disclosed yet.
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While facial recognition can reduce truancy, the lack of transparency around data privacy and vendor selection raises concerns about surveillance in public schools.
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