Australia: Information Commissioner opened investigation into Kmart Australia Limited’s use of facial recognition technology
Description
Information Commissioner opened investigation into Kmart Australia Limited’s use of facial recognition technology
On 26 August 2025, the Australian Information Commissioner initiated an investigation into Kmart Australia Limited regarding alleged breaches of the Privacy Act. The investigation focuses on Kmart’s deployment of facial recognition technology (FRT) …
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority