Privacy Commissioner publishes updated guidance on facial recognition in retail spaces
The OAIC issued updated guidance on using facial recognition technology in retail environments. Retailers using or considering the technology now have a clearer standard on consent, necessity and privacy impact assessments.
What it means for business
Consider pausing any facial recognition rollout until it has been tested against this guidance and a privacy impact assessment is documented.
What does this mean for your business?
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