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‘Really concerning’: Facial recognition tech sparks fears as government ramps up rollout – 29 September 2020
Experts have warned that the Morrison government’s plan to ramp up the use of facial recognition technology, across services including Centrelink and Medicare, could make life even harder for Australia’s most vulnerable citizens and pose a threat to human rights.
https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/tech/2020/09/30/centrelink-facial-recognition-mygov/
Cleanaway secret recording reveals negative leave plan – 29 September 2020
Cleanaway Waste Management overhauled its technology systems in March to allow employees to be pushed into “negative” accrued annual leave and pressured workers to use up their entitlements. This has the potential to breach the Fair Work Act.
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The future of drones: the good, bad and ugly – 29 September 2020
While there are some welcome advances in drones, invasive applications of the technology are also creeping into daily life. Article explores the recreational and commercial benefits of drones as well as some of their risks.
https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/social-affairs/future-drones-good-bad-and-ugly
People are warned they may be liable for criminal charges or arrested by the scammer – 28 September 2020
Scammers impersonating police officers are targeting unsuspecting members of the public in Melbourne. The caller says the victim’s bank accounts have been used for fraudulent activity and if this has not been rectified, they may be liable for criminal charges or arrested.
