Part 7
Sharing, accessing, and matching personal information
Identity information
164Interpretation
In this subpart,—
access, in relation to a database, includes remote access to that database
accessing agency means an agency specified in the first column of Schedule 3
biometric information, in relation to a person, means information that comprises—
- 1 or more of the following kinds of personal information:
- a photograph of all or any part of the person’s head and shoulders:
- impressions of the person’s fingerprints:
- a scan of the person’s irises; and
- a photograph of all or any part of the person’s head and shoulders:
- an electronic record of the personal information that is capable of being used for biometric matching
database means any information recording system or facility used by an agency to store information
holder agency means an agency specified in the third column of Schedule 3
identity information, in relation to an individual, means any information that identifies, or relates to the identity of, the individual, and includes (without limitation) the following information:
- the individual’s biographical details (for example, the individual’s name, address, date of birth, place of birth, and gender):
- the individual’s biometric information:
- a photograph or visual image of the individual:
- details of the individual’s—
- New Zealand travel document; or
- certificate of identity:
- New Zealand travel document; or
- details of any distinguishing features (including tattoos and birthmarks).
- 1 or more of the following kinds of personal information:
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- 1993 No 28 s 109C