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Australia: OAIC guidance on use of facial recognition technology by private sector organisations

Progress

Current status
adopted
19 Nov 2024 adopted

Scope

Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

19 Nov 2024
adopted

Adopted OAIC guidance on use of facial recognition technology by private sector organisations

On 19 November 2024, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) issued guidance for private sector organisations using facial recognition technology (FRT) in commercial or retail settings. This guidance aims to ensure compliance wi…

Source
Event type outline
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body

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