New Zealand: Biometrics Code of Practice

On 8 May 2024, the New Zealand Office of Privacy Commissioner (OPC) closed its public consultation on the Biometrics Processing Privacy Code. The Code outlines the scope of the definition of biometric information and other relevant terms, including …

On 10 April 2024, the New Zealand Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) opened a public consultation on the Biometrics Processing Privacy Code until 8 May 2024. The Code outlines the scope of the definition of biometric information and other rele…

On 23 November 2023, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner announced its intention to seek public input on a new code tailored specifically for biometrics. Biometric data, obtained through technologies such as facial recognition technology (FRT), r…

On 27 August 2023, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) closed its consultation on a potential biometrics code of practice. The OPC is contemplating the implementation of a code of practice, which would entail a set of rules and would modify…

On 25 July 2023, the New Zealand Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) opened a consultation on new rules for a potential biometrics code of practice until 27 August 2023. The OPC is contemplating the implementation of a code of practice, which w…