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Coles, Woolworths facial recognition raises privacy alarm
Published Monday, August 17, 2026 · Updated August 17
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The Administrative Review Tribunal in February greenlighted Bunnings' use of facial recognition technology on its customers, reversing a 2024 privacy commissioner ruling.
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- The Guardian
The article emphasizes the "security versus privacy dilemma" posed by facial recognition technology, highlighting concerns about surveillance, data misuse, and the disproportionate impact on people of color.
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