Social media age check warning by NZ regulator reflects fear beyond proposal
A New Zealand bill that mirrors Australia’s social media ban for users under 16 could lead to large scale data…
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GBG and Experian partner to combat ANZ identity fraud and financial crime
Experian and GBG are expanding their partnership as they deepen their commitment to combating identity fraud and financial crime for…
New Zealand biometrics code faces Māori criticism over consent
New Zealand’s upcoming biometrics rulebook is facing more criticism from members of the country’s indigenous groups, some of who have…
NZ retailers adopt FRT to fight retail crime following privacy commissioner report
A host of major New Zealand retailers are signing up to deploy facial recognition technology in their stores. The bosses…
NZ government seeks insights, information on market for digital civil registration
New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) is “seeking ideas and opportunities to help shape our thinking around the future…
New Zealand’s privacy watchdog okays Foodstuffs facial recognition trial
The facial recognition system used by New Zealand’s supermarket chain Foodstuffs to prevent retail crime is compliant with privacy rules…
Australia, NZ airports boost international passenger processing capacity
Australian airports continue to add more SmartGates powered by Idemia’s biometric border technology for international arrivals. On Thursday, Sydney Airport…
Social media age verification trends globally as lawmakers on 4 continents push policy
Texas is readying a bill to ban social media for minors in a global trend towards age assurance. If enacted,…
New Zealand integrates international mDLs for age, ID verification
The NZ Verify or Whakatūturu App will be used to verify select international mobile driver’s licenses so that visitors can…
New Zealand Privacy Commissioner seeks feedback for Privacy Amendment Bill
New Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner is opening up to public consultation on the Privacy Amendment Bill (IPP3A) draft guidance. While the…
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