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Facial recognition eyed for sports ticketing, privacy concerns rise

Facial recognition technology is being explored as a novel ticketing method for sporting events, potentially offering a streamlined entry process. However, this development raises significant privacy concerns among experts who worry about the potential misuse of collected biometric data beyond event access. The technology's expansion into venues like AFL matches highlights a growing trend in event management and surveillance. AI

IMPACT Facial recognition's use in ticketing could streamline access but raises privacy concerns about data usage beyond event entry.

RANK_REASON The item discusses the application of an existing technology (facial recognition) to a new use case (event ticketing), which falls under the 'tool' category.

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Facial recognition eyed for sports ticketing, privacy concerns rise

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    Facial recognition could be your new ticket to the footy By Shannon Pearce Facial recognition technology is being used as an alternative form of ticketing, but

    Facial recognition could be your new ticket to the footy By Shannon Pearce Facial recognition technology is being used as an alternative form of ticketing, but some experts are concerned it could open the door to the data being used for more than just event entry. https://www. ab…