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Alarm raised over ‘privacy dilemma’ of facial recognition technology at Coles and Woolworths

Supermarkets say they are exploring ways to keep people safe, but experts claim the tech is ‘normalising surveillance’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17

Kmart sells out of low-cost rival to Meta camera glasses across Australia amid warnings of ‘privacy nightmare’

Expert says people face being filmed without their consent as $89 Anko smartglasses sell out in stores and online

The Guardian - AU · Aug 3

Doctors' AI usage raising privacy and safety concerns

AI is transforming the Australian medical industry but regulators are struggling to ensure accuracy and protect patient privacy, a report says.

AAP · Jul 28

Tech companies consider giving up efforts to combat misinformation online in Australia

Critics say misinformation is a big problem that social media platforms profit from

The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2025

Australia may have to choose between a Chinese TikTok and one owned by Trump’s billionaire backers

Expert raises concerns about what US TikTok deal could mean for News Corp’s ‘worrying dominance’ in Australian media

The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2025

Tech giants turning blind eye to child sex abuse, Australian watchdog says

Commissioner’s recommendations for tech companies include measures that have been criticised on privacy grounds.

Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2025

Political parties hold vast amounts of data about Australians. Experts say it’s a growing risk

Ransomware attack puts focus on privacy risks for political parties, which are exempt from many data protection obligations

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2025