Security News > 2020 > April > Australian state will install home surveillance hardware to make sure if you're in virus isolation, you stay there

The State of Western Australia has given itself the power to install surveillance devices in homes, or compel people to wear them, to ensure that those required to isolate during the coronavirus crisis don't interact with the community.

It outlines the monitoring regime, and the fact that the State Emergency Coordinator has the power to require use of surveillance hardware.

Direct the person to permit the installation of an approved electronic monitoring device at the place where the person resides or, if the person does not have a place of residence, at any other place specified by the officer.

We've not found evidence of on-premises or wearable surveillance in any jurisdiction other than Western Australia.

The Register has asked the Western Australian government to detail the devices it intends to use, and if it has them to hand.

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https://go.theregister.co.uk/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2020/04/01/west_australia_isolation/