New Zealand’s privacy watchdog investigating facial recognition, promises tougher regulation

New Zealand’s privacy watchdog wants tougher regulation covering the use of biometrics and AI technology such as facial recognition.

New legislation may also be on the table. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster promised to publish a draft biometrics code this autumn, according to Radio New Zealand (RNZ).

"However, the cross-cutting issues raised by biometrics are such that legislative amendments may also be necessary to safeguard this sensitive personal information," Webster says.

The move comes amid a record surge in privacy complaints …

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