Sydney school’s use of fingerprint scanners in toilets an invasion of privacy, expert says

Moorebank high school installed the scanners to prevent vandalism and track student movements after consultation with community focus group

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A Sydney high school's decision to install fingerprint scanners at the entrance to toilets to track student movements and prevent vandalism has been criticised as unreasonable and disproportionate" by a privacy expert.

Moorebank high school moved to install the scanners in term three, with the school's principal, Vally Grego, telling parents it was a measure intended to reduce vandalism.

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