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By Byron Kaye

Jun 28 2022 6:27AM

Retailers dispute 'characterisation' of technology.

Australian retailers named in facial recognition complaint

Three of Australia's biggest retail chains have been referred to the privacy regulator for recommended enforcement action by a major consumer group which has said they use "unreasonably intrusive" facial recognition technology on customers. CHOICE, in a complaint to the Office of ...

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