Hikvision security camera deployments come under scrutiny in New Zealand
The use of Hikvision security cameras is being reviewed by some organizations in New Zealand, following the UK recently rolling…
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Māori say New Zealand govt ignoring them on digital ID work
One of the fundamental rules of face biometrics is to be inclusive, but that advice allegedly was ignored in New…
Selfie biometric authentication apps rolled out by India, New Zealand governments
It is now possible for Aadhaar digital ID account holders to verify their identity using their phone when accessing some…
Biometric passport availability updates: Dominica, New Zealand, Philippines, Rwanda, Barbados
Dominica has set August 30, 2022 as the deadline for all nationals to obtain the new biometric passport in replacement…
Progress on international digital ID interoperability: DGX report
Singapore’s Digital Government Exchange (DGX) Digital Identity Working Group (DIWG) has published a new report highlighting the efforts of eight…
Māori data experts want indigenous data to be classified as a ‘treasured possession’
Legislative frameworks for digital identity and data to be introduced by the New Zealand government this year have been criticized…
GBG reaches $19M deal for New Zealand selfie biometrics provider Cloudcheck
GBG has acquired New Zealand-based biometrics provider Cloudcheck in a £14 million (US$18.9 million) deal to strengthen its position in the Australasia…
No live facial recognition for New Zealand Police in self-regulation pledge
An independent review of the opportunities and risks associated with facial recognition commissioned by New Zealand Police has made a…
Cross-border digital ID is coming: Mastercard plans to supply infrastructure
National identity representatives from the APAC region discussed their preparations for borderless digital identity and interoperability at the Singapore Fintech…
Specifications for NZ COVID pass published
New Zealand has published specs for its COVID-19 domestic-use vaccine pass and its verifier. The news comes as worldwide cases…
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