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Facial recognition delay a chance to reconsider how we want to live

The government was thwarted in its plans to use a powerful database of facial recognition data, and we should all consider it a reprieve from a big stride into 1984.

A perfect resume, a wonderful job interview peppered with scintilating anecdotes, and references attesting to an aptitude to perform to an exemplary standard in any high pressure scenario.

But hang on, there's one more question, before everyone shakes hands.

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Paul Smith edits the technology coverage and has been a leading writer on the sector for 20 years. He covers big tech, business use of tech, the fast-growing Australian tech industry and start-ups, telecommunications and national innovation policy. Connect with Paul on Twitter. Email Paul at psmith@afr.com

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