How would the store know if they are exhibiting suspicious behavior? Well, by watching them! Tracking their phone for which they now have a number. And what is considered suspicious? Taking too long? Not long enough? Not buying enough? Buying too much? Inappropriate dress? Twitching? Smiling too much? Laughing?

Ahrr, but it's all to keep us safe! Annyone who says different must be one of those nasty conspiracy theorists - who will be singled out for extra-special monitoring.

Big corporations in Aus have already introduced facial-recognition tech for the same purpose.