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Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) — 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd
October 14, 2021 · Australia
The Commissioner found 7-Eleven interfered with customers' privacy by collecting facial images and faceprints via in-store survey tablets without consent or adequate notice, and ordered it to destroy all faceprints collected.
Key takeaway — how to prevent this
Biometric data (faces, iris, fingerprints) needs an explicit lawful basis or consent. Scraping or capturing it without one is unlawful across the EU/UK and many US states (e.g. Illinois BIPA) — and draws the largest fines.
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