The Impact of Surveillance Biometric Technologies on Fundamental Human Rights: A Comparative Study of China and Canada

Abstract

The article examines the use of biometric surveillance as a concerning technology that affects several fundamental human rights in both China and Canada. Specifically, it explores the differing interpretations of human rights between the two countries through case studies, including Canada’s border surveillance system and the securitisation of its borders. In the case of China, the article delves into human rights violations in Xinjiang and the extensive implementation of the Social Credit System (SCS).