New Zealand releases Biometrics Code for public consultation
New Zealand is getting a Biometrics Code. An announcement from the office of Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster states his intention…
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New Zealand finalizes Digital Identity Services Trust Framework
New Zealand’s new Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF) rules are part of the country’s larger push to roll out…
New Zealand lawyer ‘not surprised’ if Australian laws change for retail biometrics use
Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) hosted a discussion led by NEC New Zealand on “Facial Recognition and CCTV Integration in…
New Zealand’s Foodstuff defends its use of facial recognition
Consumer and civil rights groups are questioning the results of a facial recognition trial conducted by New Zealand’s supermarket chain…
New Zealand Digital Identity Services Trust Framework goes live this week
The new rules and accreditation system for digital identity in New Zealand will take effect on Friday, November 8, when…
Upgrade to New Zealand’s immigration system postponed
A key improvement to New Zealand’s immigration identity system, known as the Biometric Capability Upgrade (BCU), will be delayed for…
Early results positive in New Zealand trial of facial recognition at grocery stores
A trial of facial recognition for retail crime reduction by Foodstuff North Island (FSNI) in New Zealand has wrapped up,…
Facial recognition policy for New Zealand police outlines acceptable use
New Zealand police have published a policy on facial recognition technology (FRT), which lays out how and when authorities can…
New Zealanders support biometric code of practice: Privacy watchdog
New Zealanders are concerned about the use of biometric technology and support the proposals formulated in the upcoming biometrics Code…
NEC to lead major upgrade to New Zealand’s biometric capabilities
A massive upgrade of New Zealand’s biometric capabilities with an estimated cost of $35 million (1US$20.7M) did not require Cabinet…
