Bunnings denies reintroducing facial recognition technology amid privacy investigation


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Key Points Bunnings paused its use of facial recognition software last year after public backlash over privacy concerns. Bunnings has denied reintroducing controversial facial recognition technology that prompted backlash from customers and privacy experts last year. Have other Australian businesses used facial recognition technology? Kmart is also being investigated by the OAIC for using facial recognition technology without clearly informing its customers that their biometric data was being collected. Another investigation by Choice this month found facial recognition technology was being used at major concert venues and sporting events around the country, often without attendees' knowledge or consent.