Western Australia Police criticized for cutting corners on LFR consultation, PIA
Western Australia Police invited additional criticism and controversy into their June pilot of live facial recognition with transparency and consultation…
Australia
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Australia’s myGov app passes 10M users as digital ID reforms advance
The official e-government app in Australia has hit a major milestone. Australia’s myGov now has more than 10 million people…
Australia clarifies when retailers can legally use facial recognition
See that dress in the shop window? It sees you. New guidance from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner…
Victoria moves to curb workplace AI and biometric surveillance
The Australian state of Victoria plans to introduce legislation that would place limits on employers’ use of AI and biometric…
Western Australia’s LFR trial draws criticism over privacy risks, limited consultation
A five-month mobile trial of live facial recognition in Western Australia has led to real-time results and concern. During a…
Western Australia privacy commissioner not consulted on police facial recognition trial
The Office of the Information Commissioner of Western Australia (OIC WA) says it was not invited to participate in any…
Australia expands AML rules, widening market for digital identity verification
Changes to Australia’s Privacy Act and money laundering rules have put small businesses at risk of fines and other regulatory…
Australia considers fee amount for myID transactions by businesses
When Australia’s myID becomes available for businesses to carry out digital identity verification by the first day of 2027, they…
Western Australia police launch trial of NEC’s live facial recognition
Police in Western Australia are launching a trial of live facial recognition technology in public spaces. A post on the…
Australia builds enforcement layer behind age assurance laws
Australia is moving beyond age assurance mandates toward a broader legal framework designed to hold online platforms accountable for harms…
