New Tools To Fight Retail Crime Welcomed

New Tools To Fight Retail Crime Welcomed

“This is great news for businesses that are considering using the technology as a means to protect their livelihoods," said Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith.

New tools to fight retail crime welcomed

The Government is welcoming a report which shows facial recognition technology is an effective way of combatting retail crime, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “The Privacy Commission today announced it has found the live facial recognition technology model trialled by Foodstuffs North Island, is compliant with the Privacy Act. “It found the technology is effective at reducing harmful behaviour towards retailers, especially serious violent …