Australia’s OAIC is enhancing biometric privacy regulations while managing a national Digital ID system and a new children’s online safety code. It faces challenges with reduced staff and a backlog of cases. The recent Bunnings facial recognition case represents a significant test of the OAIC’s enforcement capabilities amid resource limitations. Australia continues enhancing online privacy…
Australia’s OAIC has issued new guidelines to address privacy concerns regarding facial recognition technology in retail settings. The guidance differentiates between facial verification and identification, emphasizing the necessity of consent, transparency, and bias prevention. With a recent ruling against Bunnings for privacy violations, the guidelines stress the proportional use of FRT and the importance of…
The OAIC has introduced guidelines on facial recognition technology in retail, emphasizing privacy protections, necessity, informed consent, and governance. The guidelines delineate between facial verification and identification, urging organizations to assess privacy risks and ensure compliance with the Privacy Act. The recent Bunnings case highlights the consequences of inadequate privacy measures, reinforcing the need for…
