OpenID Foundation says interoperability should drive Australia’s verifiable credentials strategy
Interoperability is a key issue identified by the OpenID Foundation in its response to the Australian Government’s Department of Finance…
Australia
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Australia’s Coles, Woolworths test facial recognition amid retail crime debate
Two of Australia’s largest supermarket chains are testing facial recognition technology as they weigh new tools to combat rising retail…
Australia’s eSafety boss seeks easier access to documents in ongoing battle with social media
Australia continues to try and find ways to make social media giants follow its social media minimum age (SMMA) law….
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’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…
