Facial recognition at retail stores - we need your help

[PhilT]

Facial recognition versus theft surveillance are getting muddied although they are different even if complementary in the tools used.

‘The other’ topic

Camera Surveillance at Self Checkouts

On a recent supermarket shopping trip, I noticed that Woolworths now have at least two cameras at the self-service checkout; one viewing the face and one watching the trolley, the weighing/scanner and shelf for scanned items to record any anomalies. I would assume that facial recognition is also on the agenda. I understand that dishonest shoppers should be dissuaded from stealing, but this is quite demeaning and offensive for honest shoppers.

@mark_m

Iris Recognition…Possibly a stretch for the average Coles and Woolies.

From a self serving tech company.

Currently being sold to governments and ‘special facilities’ but can general business be far behind?