Facial recognition of driver’s licences is to be introduced across Australia later this year amid a government review of privacy laws.
The National Driver Licence Facial Recognition Solution (NDLFRS) was first proposed 8 years ago.
National Driver Licence Facial Recognition to Go Live Later This Year
Despite Parliament still reviewing privacy legislation, the Face Verification Service. which has been on hold for 8 years, is about to start.
Facial recognition technology is operated in Sydney, Australia in this file photo. Ian Waldie/Getty Images
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