Privacy fears rise in New Zealand over AI, biometric data use
A new survey shows that for New Zealanders, concerns about biometric technology and children’s online safety are now common. As…
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IATA trials show biometric, contactless air travel ‘works securely and efficiently’
A future of fully contactless international travel could pretty smoothly transition into the present. That’s the conclusion drawn from a…
New Zealand to enable digital ID credentials, age checks via Govt.nz app wallet
New Zealand is planning to roll out a digital identity wallet by the end of March, allowing users to access…
Bunnings introducing facial recognition to 42 New Zealand stores
Hardware and garden center chain Bunnings is introducing facial recognition technology (FRT) to its New Zealand stores to prevent serious…
NZ Parliamentary Committee recommends age assurance for social media
Age assurance should be required for people accessing social media in New Zealand to keep people under 16 away from…
New Zealand considers US access to citizens’ biometric data in ongoing EBSP discussions
As governments around the world grapple with how best to balance national security with individual privacy, New Zealand finds itself…
NEC gains accreditation for four digital identity products under NZ trust framework
NEC New Zealand is the first digital identity provider to be accredited under the government’s Digital Identity Services Trust Framework…
Foodstuffs releases privacy assessment for FRT trial in NZ grocery stores
New Zealand grocery retailer Foodstuffs has published a Privacy Impact Assessment for its trial of in-store facial recognition technology. The…
Tech New Zealand aims to be digital ecosystem hub as gov’t rolls out wallet-to-be
New Zealand continues to push the pace on its digital transformation efforts. The government has rolled out its new Govt.nz…
NZBN to be critical piece of trusted digital infrastructure in New Zealand
New Zealand is preparing to retool its business number, the National Business Names (NZBN), as a verifiable credential, to position…
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