Facial recognition technology is now advanced. Research released today says the Government now has the infrastructure for mass or targeted surveillance using facial recognition technology (FR). "There are contexts where facial recognition might be used in full adherence to the law," he said. The research report said the regulating of facial recognition technology use sat across "numerous pieces of legislation, regulation and policy. The police did not use public facing, or "live" facial recognition technology, he said."

Source: New Zealand Herald December 03, 2020 17:39 UTC