Australia: Guidance on privacy requirements for facial recognition technology
Progress
Current status
adopted
29 Jul 2026 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Information Commissioner issued updated guidance on privacy requirements for facial recognition technology
On 29 July 2026, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner issued an updated guidance on the privacy implications of facial recognition technology in physical settings, including retail stores. The guidance clarifies that biometric templ…
Event type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority