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In 2024, a New Zealand police official halted using traffic data to deny gun licences, sparking a review over improper use of personal data.
In August 2024, former New Zealand Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming directed a change to the firearms vetting process after receiving an email from a licence holder concerned about losing their gun licence due to traffic demerit points.
Within an hour, he shared the email with senior officials, leading to a directive halting the use of Police Infringement Bureau data—tracking traffic violations—for firearms licence decisions.
The move, approved by the Executive Leadership Team and implemented immediately, cited that traffic data was not meant for arms-related assessments.
Police Commissioner Richard Chamber said the decision reflected poor judgment, though McSkimming had authority.
The Firearms Safety Authority is now reviewing the policy change, amid scrutiny over its appropriateness and potential influence from personal connections.
McSkimming, facing serious charges, is under investigation but has not been charged with misconduct related to the directive.
En 2024, un funcionario de la policía de Nueva Zelanda dejó de usar datos de tráfico para denegar licencias de armas, lo que provocó una revisión sobre el uso indebido de datos personales.