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Technology
Sezen Bakan

Every step you take, every move you make, retailers are watching you

You're likely being tracked from the moment you set foot in a large shopping centre. Photo: Getty

Every step you take around a large store is likely under scrutiny by retailers for insight into your shopping habits, a consumer advocacy group has found.

A number of technologies are being used to monitor customers when they shop in person, from facial analysis software to Bluetooth or wi-fi tracking.

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