The Australian Privacy Commissioner ruled that the retailer collected sensitive data withoutconsent.
Bunnings has since defended the practice, arguing it was essential forsafetyandcrimeprevention.
Consequently, Bunnings was ordered to cease using FRT and to stop collecting facial images without consent.
In response to the ruling, Bunnings managing director Mike Schneider defended the technology in apress releasepublished on Tuesday.
Its our highest priority and a responsibility we take very seriously.
On Tuesday, the OAIC released a new privacy guide for businesses using FRT.
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