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Ever wondered how the internet seems to know what you’re thinking? Do you have privacy concerns when it comes to sharing personal details online? Join us as we explore these common questions and dive into conversations to help you stay safe online and build your confidence to get the most from our connected world in this exciting podcast from Be Connected.
GUEST: Kate Bower
Facial recognition. You can use it to unlock your phone and organise your photos, and in places like airports, stadiums, and banks it’s being used to add security features and convenience. But who exactly is watching you, and why? And do they have your permission? In this episode, Consumer Data Advocate at CHOICE, Kate Bower, highlights some of the concerns and benefits of the technology.
Disclaimer: Any views expressed in this episode are strictly personal views only and do not in any way reflect the opinion of the Australian government, the eSafety Commissioner or the Be Connected program.
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Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at Be Connected: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au
Watch a video about FaceID in the iPhone: Security and privacy course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/apple-iphone-getting-started/iphone-security-privacy
Read the CHOICE article about retailer use of facial recognition: https://www.choice.com.au/consumers-and-data/data-collection-and-use/how-your-data-is-used/articles/kmart-bunnings-and-the-good-guys-using-facial-recognition-technology-in-store
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Be Connected is an Australian Government Initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world.
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Ever wondered how the internet seems to know what you’re thinking? Do you have privacy concerns when it comes to sharing personal details online? Join us as we explore these common questions and dive into conversations to help you stay safe online and build your confidence to get the most from our connected world in this exciting podcast from Be Connected.
