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Bunnings and Kmart halt use of facial recognition technology in stores as privacy watchdog investigates

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner examining whether use of the technology is consistent with privacy laws

The Guardian - AU

Bunnings and Kmart under investigation over information handling linked to facial recognition technology

A report from consumer advocacy group CHOICE prompts the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner to investigate whether retail giants Kmart and Bunnings are breaching privacy laws with their use of facial recognition technology.

ABC News

Privacy watchdog to investigate Bunnings and Kmart over use of facial recognition technology

Information commissioner will look into the personal information handling practices of the retail giants

The Guardian - AU

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‘So damaging’: Pet scams increase by 1000 per cent during COVID-19 lockdowns

Scammers raked in $4.2 million through pet-related fraud in 2021, an increase of more than 1000 per cent since the beginning of the pandemic.

The New Daily

Most fail grades ever: Heaters under fire after failing safety tests

Australians are struggling to stay warm this winter – but some of your favourite heaters could be missing key safety features, putting you in danger.

The New Daily

Consumer group warns against dud heaters

Six out of 15 electric heaters failed CHOICE's safety tests - the most the consumer group has ever seen.

AAP

Kmart, Bunnings stick with in-store facial recognition despite probe

Kmart and Bunnings will keep using controversial in-store facial recognition technology, despite another major retailer abandoning it amid a privacy probe.

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Facial recognition is on the rise – but the law is lagging a long way behind

Private companies and public authorities are quietly using facial recognition systems around Australia.

The Conversation

EOFY sales: How to pick the best electric appliances

Electric appliances will be topping shoppers' wish-lists during the current EOFY sales, but there's lots to consider before splurging.

The New Daily

Renewed calls for national guidelines on using facial recognition technology after CHOICE investigation

Experts say there is a "huge gap" in laws surrounding facial recognition programs, potentially exposing Australians to data harvesting or being wrongly identified as criminals.

ABC News

The Loop: Wages to rise for millions of Aussies, authorities try to secure electricity supplies, and RIP Internet Explorer

Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop.

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Bunnings, Kmart and The Good Guys say they use facial recognition for 'loss prevention'. An expert explains what it might mean for you

Once the purview of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, facial recognition is now being used to identify consumers in Australian stores.

The Conversation

CHOICE raises concern over Bunnings, Kmart and the Good Guys use of facial recognition technology

Consumer group CHOICE is referring Kmart, Bunnings and The Good Guys to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner over their use of facial recognition technology.

ABC News

These Popular Retailers Are Being Investigated Over ‘Unethical’ Use Of Facial Recognition Tech

In case you needed another reason to mask up.

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The Guardian - AU

Bunnings, Kmart and The Good Guys using facial recognition technology to crack down on theft, Choice says

Consumer group says use of technology at major retailers is ‘completely inappropriate and unnecessary’

ABC News

Queensland power prices have been capped and there's concern about blackouts. What you need to know

Fears about blackouts due to a shortage of energy in Queensland did not eventuate last night but the Sunshine State is not the only one with warnings ahead.

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9 Tips To Stay Warm For Cheap During Winter ‘Cos The Only Thing Worse Than The Cold Is Ur Power Bill

To quote every single Aussie during winter: "Fuck it's cold!"

ABC News

Many put faith in cryptocurrency but crash could lead to regulation and new consumer protections

Bitcoin came to life in 2008 as the financial system was imploding. Now that utopian vision is under fire, and everyone is asking: Will a new era of regulation kill or strengthen cryptocurrencies?

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The Guardian - AU

‘Complex and volatile’: cryptocurrencies should be regulated by financial watchdogs, say consumer advocates

Treasury inquiry told ‘crypto is high-risk and unsophisticated investors are at high risk of losing significant funds’

Belfast Live

Belfast City Centre apartments plagued by security issues and drugs

Residents say a fob system was installed last year but is no longer working

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A Bunch Of Supermarket Products Just Quietly Got Smaller But Their Prices Did *Not*

As the cost of living increases a bunch of foods and other supermarket products are shrinking in size while remaining at the same price.

The Guardian - AU

Shrinkflation bites: popular food brands quietly downsize while charging same price or more

Inflationary pressures have put the squeeze on manufacturers who are finding ways to pass on costs to consumers, Choice says

Belfast Live

Plans announced for new housing as part of £100m regeneration of King’s Hall site

The £14m project has an estimated completion date of May 2024

The New Daily

Travellers slam online travel agents as pandemic flight credits remain elusive two years on

More than two years after the pandemic first grounded travel globally, some Australians are still struggling to claim the flight credits they were promised.

Birmingham Post

Choice Housing begins construction of 90 homes at former Park Avenue Hotel in Belfast

63 of the units are designated for social housing and the remainder for private rent

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