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New Zealand conference to cover immigration and biometrics

Friday, February 19, 2010

In reaction to the passing of the Immigration Act in New Zealand, which was designed to improve the immigration process and better protect New Zealand’s borders through the introduction of biometric technology and other policy changes, more than 50 experts from both government and the biometrics industry are gathering for the Biometrics Institute New Zealand Conference and Exhibition in late March.

The event, which is organized by the Biometrics Institute, will deal with biometrics’ role in identity management and immigration services as well as look at recent developments in the industry.

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