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Kmart's Facial Recognition System Deemed Unlawful Privacy Breach

2025-09-22

Australia's Privacy Commissioner has ruled that Kmart Australia Limited's use of facial recognition technology (FRT) to combat refund fraud violated the privacy of Australians. Between June 2020 and July 2022, Kmart deployed FRT in 28 stores, collecting facial data without consent. The Commissioner found the system disproportionately invasive and that less privacy-intrusive alternatives existed. This follows a similar ruling against Bunnings, highlighting the need for businesses to prioritize privacy when implementing new technologies.

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Meta to Pay $50 Million to Australian Users Affected by Cambridge Analytica

2024-12-17

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has reached a settlement with Meta, resulting in a $50 million payment program for Australian Facebook users affected by the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The case involved the unauthorized disclosure of personal information to the 'This is Your Digital Life' app, posing risks of political profiling. The payment scheme offers a base payment for users experiencing general concern or embarrassment and higher payments for those demonstrating specific loss or damage. Applications are expected to open in the second quarter of 2025.