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 · Jul 12, 2022
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. The New Daily · Jun 29, 2022
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 · Jun 15, 2022
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 · Jun 15, 2022
These Popular Retailers Are Being Investigated Over ‘Unethical’ Use Of Facial Recognition Tech In case you needed another reason to mask up. Pedestrian.tv · Jun 15, 2022
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’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2022