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Bunnings can restart facial recognition in stores, tribunal rules, citing crime prevention despite privacy breaches.
The Administrative Review Tribunal has ruled that Bunnings can resume using facial recognition technology in its stores, finding the practice justified for preventing serious retail crime and protecting staff and customers, despite breaching privacy laws by failing to properly notify customers.
While the tribunal agreed the company violated transparency rules, it determined the use of FRT was proportionate and necessary, especially given frequent incidents of violence and theft.
The decision highlights ongoing tensions between public safety and privacy, with digital rights advocates warning of risks from mass surveillance and biased technology.
The OAIC, which initially found the use unlawful, is reviewing the ruling, as appeals remain possible.
Bunnings puede reiniciar el reconocimiento facial en las tiendas, reglas del tribunal, citando la prevención del crimen a pesar de las violaciones de privacidad.