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Benefits vs risks of facial recognition technology
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Benefits vs risks of facial recognition technology

Once a distant, futuristic concept, facial recognition technology is now found in many technological applications with a variety of different functions.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2022
Māori data specialists not consulted on facial recognition technology - data sovereignty expert
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Māori data specialists not consulted on facial recognition technology - data sovereignty expert

Māori data specialists are accusing the government of ignoring them while going ahead and expanding the reach of facial recognition technology.

By Phil Pennington • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2022
DeFi blockchain ecosystem powered by facial recognition becomes Aus first
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DeFi blockchain ecosystem powered by facial recognition becomes Aus first

BAXE, IDEMIA, and Haventec have partnered to launch a decentralised blockchain ecosystem using facial authentication for identity verification in Australia. .

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Review prompts police to halt plans to use facial recognition technology
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Review prompts police to halt plans to use facial recognition technology

Police are pressing pause for now on using facial recognition technology to identify people off live camera feeds, but will still use it on stored footage.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021
Australia's OAIC orders Clearview AI to delete all images of Australians in landmark privacy win
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Australia's OAIC orders Clearview AI to delete all images of Australians in landmark privacy win

Clearview AI does not comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and 'interfered with the privacy of Australian invidividuals'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Nov 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Torutek?
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Torutek?

We speak to CEO Chris Yu to learn about Torutek, a New Zealand-based software firm harnessing the power of AI, IoT, and facial recognition.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021
Software-based facial recognition in payments industry to dominate by 2025
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Software-based facial recognition in payments industry to dominate by 2025

There will be more than 1.4 billion users of facial recognition software used for payments alone in 2025, up from 671 million in 2020.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Apr 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is GBG?
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is GBG?

GBG regional general manager for ANZ, Carol Chris, discusses the key products and challenges faced by customers in the APAC region. #TechDay.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2021
How to stage large-scale events in COVID-19 era
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How to stage large-scale events in COVID-19 era

The solution manages workforce needs for public events, plus supports contactless clock on and contact tracing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021
Facial recognition control solution hits ANZ
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Facial recognition control solution hits ANZ

Centaman Entrance Control introduces new facial recognition technology for access gates in Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2020
COVID-19 crushes fingerprint reader market
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COVID-19 crushes fingerprint reader market

However, the biometrics market is expected to regain momentum with alternatives already beginning to find their feet.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2020
Addressing the knowledge gap in the Australian security industry
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Addressing the knowledge gap in the Australian security industry

Nowadays, access control can be combined with video and alarm systems, which can, in turn, link up with licence plate recognition, audio and facial solutions.

By Brett Hansen • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2020
Australians uneasy about facial recognition tech - report
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Australians uneasy about facial recognition tech - report

Half of Australians believe their privacy is being invaded by the tech, and two-thirds think they should be able to opt out of databases using it.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2020
D-Link brings thermal scan/facial recognition camera to ANZ
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D-Link brings thermal scan/facial recognition camera to ANZ

The device can scan a large crowd and automatically raise an alert if a person with an elevated temperature is found.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 19th May 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Facial recognition stories

Facial recognition company Vix Vizion enhances product for AU hospitality workers
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Facial recognition company Vix Vizion enhances product for AU hospitality workers

Australian facial biometrics and analytics organisation Vix Vizion has responded to user feedback and released an improved user interface.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
China’s new age of recycling
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China’s new age of recycling

Facial recognition and reward points are being trialled to lift China’s recycling rate as waste volumes outpace the US by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021
South Australian Govt names Vix Vizion as official provider of facial recognition software
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South Australian Govt names Vix Vizion as official provider of facial recognition software

Vix Vizion selected as solutions provider for South Australian government's gambling register, using facial recognition technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
Greater access regulation to become a new normal
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Greater access regulation to become a new normal

Public buildings face tighter access controls as coronavirus drives demand for safer, greener entrance systems across Australia and New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 24th May 2020