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Immigration Act 2009

Core provisions and matters in relation to decision making - Automated decision making and biometric information

30: Use of biometric information in decision making

You could also call this:

“How biometric data can be used for immigration decisions and identity checks”

You can use biometric information in three ways under this law. First, you can use it to create a record of who you are. This means the information can be stored to show your identity. Second, you can use it to prove who you are or check if someone is who they say they are. Third, the information can help people make decisions about immigration matters under this law. Remember, this only applies to biometric information that is required from people according to this Act.

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Part 2 Core provisions and matters in relation to decision making
Automated decision making and biometric information

30Use of biometric information in decision making

  1. Biometric information required from persons in accordance with this Act may be used to—

  2. establish a record of a person’s identity; or
    1. establish or verify a person’s identity; or
      1. assist in decision making under this Act.