New Zealand plans public consultations on draft biometrics code in early 2024

The Privacy Commissioner of New Zealand Michael Webster says an exposure draft of a biometrics code will be released for public comment early next year as the government continues its push to establish clear guardrails as the use of biometrics in the country increases.

According to information from the office of the Privacy Commissioner, the move is part of efforts to build trust and confidence in citizens in relation to how organizations and business entities use biometrics.

The motivations for …

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