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Face recognition technology in street showing violation of privacy laws
Data ProtectionNews

Kmart Facial Recognition Technology Pilot Program Violated Privacy Laws, Australian Privacy Commissioner Rules

September 23, 2025
Kmart is not being fined for a breach of privacy laws, but will have to publish a statement on its website (within 30 days) that explains how it used facial recognition technology during this period and why it was found to be in violation. It must also cease this practice going forward, or face the possibility of future fines and legal action.
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Face recognition technology showing violation of Australian privacy laws
Data ProtectionNews

Retailer Bunnings Found to Have Breached Australian Privacy Laws With In-Store Facial Recognition Systems

November 28, 2024
Bunnings tested out facial recognition technology in 63 of its New South Wales locations between November 6, 2018 and November 30, 2021, in what they said was a bid to deter a rash of crime. The national privacy laws regard facial data as highly sensitive biometric information.
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Surveillance camera on the street showing facial recogntion technology in schools
Data PrivacyNews

State of New York Makes Moratorium on Facial Recognition Technology in Schools Permanent

October 12, 2023
A temporary moratorium on the use of facial recognition technology in state schools is now a matter of law in New York, following the conclusion of a study that found that potential rights violations outweighed the safety benefit.
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China flag in a crowded street showing facial recognition technology
Data ProtectionNews

China’s Draft Rules Would Force User Consent for Facial Recognition Technology, With Expected Government Exceptions

August 17, 2023
China’s new rules for facial recognition technology require companies to protect personal information, and to demonstrate a "specific purpose" and "sufficient necessity" when collecting biometric data of this nature.
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IRS building showing facial recognition technology backlash
Data PrivacyNews

IRS Scraps Plans to Use Facial Recognition Technology After Bipartisan Backlash

February 16, 2022
Lawmaker concerns about storage of biometric identification information and the use of a third-party contractor’s facial recognition technology has prompted a change in plans by the IRS.
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Facial recognition technology in use showing Clearview AI violation of data protection laws
Data PrivacyNews

Clearview AI Facing £17 Million Fine From UK ICO Over Violation of Data Protection Laws

December 3, 2021
Clearview AI faces fresh legal trouble in the UK, where it may soon be fined for violation of the country's data protection laws and forced to delete any biometric data it has collected.
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Selective focus of people faces recognized on the street showing use of facial recognition technology
Data PrivacyNews

Maine Becomes First State To Pass Broad Government Ban on Facial Recognition Technology

July 8, 2021
Maine's new law is both the strongest and broadest in scope as of yet. The new bill bans the use of facial recognition technology across all levels of state government.
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Facial recognition technology used to identify man with phone in crowd on the street
Data PrivacyNews

New Federal Bill Proposes Written Consent Requirements for Use of Facial Recognition Technology

August 19, 2020
Illinois has made news recently for its strong legislation governing facial recognition technology. A proposed federal bill would apply similar regulation across the country.
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Woman using facial recognition technology showing the capabilities and limitations of facial recognition technology
Cyber SecurityInsights

What Facial Recognition Technology Can Do for Safety Right Now—And What It Can’t Do Yet

June 30, 2020
Can facial recognition technology still be used as a reliable safety and security tool with more people wearing face masks to protect themselves in COVID-19 pandemic?
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Crowd of protesters showing how U.S. protests have caused tech giants to rethink sales of facial recognition technology to police
Data PrivacyNews

U.S. Protests Have Caused Tech Giants to Rethink Sales of Facial Recognition Technology to Police

June 24, 2020
U.S. protests of police brutality have caused Amazon, Microsoft and IBM to temporarily cease selling facial recognition technology to law enforcement agencies.
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