Bunnings Warehouse is introducing FRT to combat what it claims is a rising number of thefts and threatening incidents in its stores, writes chief editor Nicholas Dynon. Hardware behemoth Bunnings Warehouse is introducing live facial […]
The Privacy Commissioner has concluded that the live FRT model trialled by Foodstuffs North Island is compliant with the Privacy Act, but New Zealanders remain uncomfortable with the use of the technology by retailers, writes […]
New Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner has today announced the trial by Foodstuffs North Island of live facial recognition technology to have been in compliance with the Privacy Act, but improvements needed. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster has […]
According to several international studies, facial recognition technology is accepted by publics in certain scenarios and not in others, writes Nicholas Dynon. Facial recognition technology is becoming more widely used, but this has not been […]
A biennial privacy survey of 1,200 New Zealanders was released on 13 May, with around half of respondents concerned or very concerned about the use of facial recognition technology in retail stores to identify individuals, […]
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster will be keeping a close eye on a facial recognition technology trial recently commenced by Foodstuffs North Island. Other retailers are also watching. The trial, which commenced on 08 February, was […]
NZSM journalist Joanna Mathers unpacks the new Privacy Act, a much-needed update that brings New Zealand’s privacy legislation into the digital age – and businesses will need to get on board. Data is currency in […]
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