Coles and Woolworths trial facial recognition to fight retail crime

Coles and Woolworths began trials in August to combat theft and violence. Experts warn the technology could later expand to track buying habits and set different prices.

Why it mattersYou have one face. You can change your password if hacked, but you can't change your face. Australians could lose privacy and pay more for essentials based on data they cannot escape or alter.