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  1. Just got an email from my gym saying they’re changing the access system in just five days to require a fingerprint. 🤯

    The email was super casual about it. No real info on why it’s needed, where the biometric data is stored, how long it’s kept, or whether there’s an alternative.

    Is this normal?!

    I sent them a friendly email asking for more details.

    #privacy #dataprotection #biometrics #fitness #gym

  2. I was unaware of this and when asking my new bank to verify destruction of my biometrics under the APP1988, they are claiming retention under the AML for 7 years after the closure of the morgage.

    Grotesque nany state we live in. So gross. Ian Malcolm from Jurassic Park comes to mind - just because they can collect this stuff, doesn't mean they should. especially when it could or will eventually leak. I cant change my face

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  3. Fun trap for people apply/refinancing their mortgage. The NextGen biometric that banks are requesting to for verification is being claimed as an exception to the Privacy Act 1988.

    It doesn't have to be de identified or destroyed after verification for Tranche1 entities under the AntiMoney Laundering / CTF act.

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  4. 🤯 Your face is data. And if you don't know who owns it, you're already at risk. #Deepfakes, facial recognition, and #biometrics. These technologies are blurring the line between who you are and who controls your data. But is the law keeping up? We break down the fight for digital rights! ✊

    #DigitalPrivacy #Biometrics #Deepfakes #CivilLiberties #DataGovernance #LegalTech #PrivacyLaw #AIethics #PersonalIdentity #TechEthics