A report from the Privacy Commissioner confirms that facial recognition technology can be used responsibly in retail settings under the Privacy Act, supporting its adoption to reduce rising retail crime, with retailers expressing interest in implementing the technology as part of
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****Report confirms facial recognition can be used responsibly to reduce retail crime**** \\ \\ **4 June 2025**\\ \\ Retailers across New Zealand will welcome today’s findings from the Privacy Commissioner, which confirm that Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) can be used in a way that complies with the Privacy Act, paving the way for responsible use to help tackle rising retail crime, Retail NZ says.Spotted something wrong on this page? Report a correction.
