Michael Webster
Privacy Commissioner on facial recognition tech
Māori AI and data experts say the technology is primarily based on European-looking individuals and struggles to recognise people of colour, including Māori and Pasifika. Privacy Commissioner Michael… Audio
Onus on businesses to prove need to collect personal data
The Privacy Commissioner wants businesses collecting biometric information to have to prove the benefits of doing so outweigh the privacy risks. Audio
Foodstuffs to roll out new facial recognition software
New facial recognition software is be being rolled out in New World and PAK'nSAVE supermarkets across the North Island from Thursday.
Up to 25 stores will be part of a six-month trial. Foodstuffs… Audio
Privacy Commission: facial recognition technology not justified
The Privacy Commission says it is not yet convinced that facial recognition technology is a "justified and proportionate response" to combat retail crime. Retail NZ is calling for a coordinated and… Audio
How can we use and protect uniquely private biometric data?
The Privacy Commissioner wants to know what the public thinks about how their biometric information is collected and used.
Biometrics - involving the use of computers to identify people's faces… Audio
Queen's Birthday Honours: inside the Honours system
Every six months New Zealand celebrates those who have gone above and beyond and they are recognised for their years of dedication within the Honours system. Michael Webster, Secretary of the… Audio
Coronavirus: Drought-stricken farmers given funding boost
Drought-stricken farmers in Northland and north Waikato will receive a much needed funding boost to purchase feed supplies.
The Minister of Agriculture, Damien O'Connor, says half a million dollars… Audio
Council frustrated by requirement to release dangerous dog
The Napier City Council says its frustrated by the law requiring it to release dangerous dogs back to their owners. Audio
