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Facial recognition technology is expanding rapidly across Australia. Are our laws keeping pace?

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Facial recognition technology has a somewhat nefarious reputation in some police states and non-democratic countries. With the spread of this technology in Australia and other democratic countries, there are important questions about the legal implications of scanning, storing and sharing facial images.

Explainer: what does the law say about secret recordings and the public interest?

By Rick Sarre

Communications & Technology

Nine’s 60 Minutes program recently aired surveillance footage appearing to show Victorian minister Adem Somyurek, an upper house MP in the Andrews government and a member of the ALP national executive, preparing a folder of cash along with dozens of party membership forms for the alleged purpose of branch stacking. The program also aired recordings […]

Who gets to see CCTV footage? The law favours the operators

By The Conversation

Features

Who owns the digital data recorded and uploaded by CCTV operators? Government departments do not always get their own way, writes law professor Rick Sarre.

Who needs evidence? Institute of Criminology merger remains controversial

By Stephen Easton

Education

A Senate committee supports a proposed merger between the Australian Institute of Criminology and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, despite only hearing arguments against it. Academics in the field say it’s more of an acquisition, and will hobble the research body.

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Facial recognition technology is expanding rapidly across Australia. Are our laws keeping pace?

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Explainer: what does the law say about secret recordings and the public interest?

Who gets to see CCTV footage? The law favours the operators

Who needs evidence? Institute of Criminology merger remains controversial