https://padlet.com/xinjiangcatherine/i14r3dc5m1o890db en-us 2022-10-07 04:26:39 UTC 2022-11-09 01:12:12 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9d0.png xinjiangcatherine https://padlet.com/xinjiangcatherine/i14r3dc5m1o890db/wish/2330478866 CHOICE Consumer Pulse March 2022 is based on a survey of 1034 Australian households. Quotas were applied for representations in each age group, as well as genders and locations, to ensure coverage in each state and territory across metropolitan and regional areas. Fieldwork was done between 22 March and 7 April 2022.]]> 2022-10-07 05:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/xinjiangcatherine/i14r3dc5m1o890db/wish/2330478866 xinjiangcatherine https://padlet.com/xinjiangcatherine/i14r3dc5m1o890db/wish/2330479295 The Good Guys suspend facial recognition. While OAIC reviews the complaint filed by CHOICE, The Good Guys have temporarily suspended the usage of face recognition technology in its retail locations. A representative for the appliance retailer said, "The Good Guys today confirmed it will suspend the testing of the improved security system with the optional facial recognition technology." The trial will be put on hold while the OAIC issues any clarifications on the usage of this technology. It was decided.

]]> 2022-10-07 05:02:10 UTC https://padlet.com/xinjiangcatherine/i14r3dc5m1o890db/wish/2330479295 xinjiangcatherine https://padlet.com/xinjiangcatherine/i14r3dc5m1o890db/wish/2330479517 The OAIC opens a commission-initiated investigation into using facial recognition at Kmart and Bunnings. According to a press statement on the OAIC website, the office has launched investigations into personal processing information by Bunnings Group Limited and Kmart Australia Limited, focusing on using businesses' facial recognition technology. According to the statement. CHOICE applauds the Commissioner's investigation as a significant advancement in safeguarding Australian consumers from the harmful effects of pointless and intrusive facial recognition technology.]]> 2022-10-07 05:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/xinjiangcatherine/i14r3dc5m1o890db/wish/2330479517 xinjiangcatherine https://padlet.com/xinjiangcatherine/i14r3dc5m1o890db/wish/2330479722 Following a CHOICE investigation and weeks of public protest, two of Australia's largest retail companies have halted using contentious facial recognition technology in their stores. This week, Wesfarmers-owned Kmart and Bunnings declared they would "stop" the technology on their cameras that was taking customers' distinctive biometric faceprints inside the stores.]]> 2022-10-07 05:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/xinjiangcatherine/i14r3dc5m1o890db/wish/2330479722 xinjiangcatherine https://padlet.com/xinjiangcatherine/i14r3dc5m1o890db/wish/2375936135 Civil society groups are urging the federal government to take up a model law that would govern the use of facial recognition technology in Australia, where legislative loopholes risk creating a "Wild West". Drafted by the Human Technology Institute, the proposed rules would impose new obligations on both companies developing or distributing facial recognition systems and any entity deploying them, including police and employers.]]> 2022-11-09 01:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/xinjiangcatherine/i14r3dc5m1o890db/wish/2375936135