Michael Webster Archives

New survey released by Privacy Commissioner reveals New Zealanders’ facial recognition concerns

May 29, 2024

A biennial privacy survey of 1,200 New Zealanders was released on 13 May, with around half of respondents concerned or very concerned about the use of facial recognition technology in retail stores to identify individuals, […]

Privacy Commissioner to keep a close eye on Foodstuffs North Island facial recognition trial

February 16, 2024

Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster will be keeping a close eye on a facial recognition technology trial recently commenced by Foodstuffs North Island. Other retailers are also watching. The trial, which commenced on 08 February, was […]

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