Alarm raised over ‘privacy dilemma’ of facial recognition technology at Coles and Woolworths

Coles and Woolworths, two of Australia's largest supermarkets, have confirmed they are testing facial recognition technology to record shoppers' personal biometric data. This move has raised concerns among consumer privacy advocates, who fear it could lead to a culture of increased surveillance. The technology is being considered to combat retail crime, but experts argue it could also erode shoppers' trust and normalise the use of biometric data. The implications for consumer privacy and trust in these supermarkets are significant.

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The use of facial recognition technology by Coles and Woolworths has raised concerns about privacy and surveillance. This could lead to increased scrutiny of the technology and potential regulatory changes.

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