Bunnings, Kmart and The Good Guys have been secretly creating “face prints” of their customers, including children, without their knowledge. | ameliamcguiree
Major Australian retailers have been secretly capturing the faces of their customers without their knowledge, a consumer group investigation has found.investigation examined 25 of the country’s biggest retailers and revealed Bunnings, The Good Guys and Kmart have been analysing CCTV footage to create profiles or “face prints” of their customers, including children, without their knowledge.
Bower said Kmart and Bunnings did have discreet signs at the entrance of the relevant stores as well as a privacy policy that can be found online but that these measures were insufficient.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Customers unaware Kmart and Bunnings are capturing their 'faceprint'Australia&x27;s leading consumer advocacy group has said the use of the technology is "completely inappropriate and unnecessary".
Read more »
Customers unaware Kmart and Bunnings are capturing their 'faceprint'Australia&x27;s leading consumer advocacy group has said the use of the technology is "completely inappropriate and unnecessary".
Read more »
Bunnings, Kmart and The Good Guys using facial recognition technology to crack down on theft, Choice saysConsumer group says use of technology at major retailers is ‘completely inappropriate and unnecessary’
Read more »
Major retailers using facial recognition technology on unsuspecting customers: ChoiceIt’s been revealed Bunnings, Kmart and The Good Guys have been secretly creating “face prints” of their customers, including children, without their knowledge.
Read more »
Bunnings, Kmart and The Good Guys using facial recognition technology to crack down on theft, Choice saysConsumer group says use of technology at major retailers is ‘completely inappropriate and unnecessary’
Read more »
Bank customers want ever faster mortgages, credit cardsASB chief Vittoria Shortt warns banks against becoming too focused on digitisation and technology at the expense of customers’ needs.
Read more »