Could facial recognition technology be the key to quarantining at home?

Returning Australians and permanent residents could soon be quarantining in the comfort of their own homes - and saving thousands on hotel fees. In South Australia, authorities are trialling new technology for police stay at home orders. But there are concerns the largely untested software - which uses facial recognition – could mistakenly identify people from some ethnic groups.

Facial recognition in action Source: Getty

Highlights

• A new app developed by the South Australian Government to monitor home quarantine could be the key to bringing more people home.
• The app uses biometric technology to confirm a users’ identity and geo-tracking to map their location. 
• Civil libertarians say the new technology should be underpinned by strong legislation.

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