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flag The U.S. is pressuring New Zealand to grant automated access to its biometric databases by year’s end, risking privacy and data sovereignty.

flag New Zealand is under pressure to allow the U.S. automated access to its biometric databases under an "Enhanced Border Security Partnership," risking privacy and data sovereignty. flag The U.S. reportedly requires Visa Waiver Programme countries to agree by year’s end or lose visa-free travel. flag The Privacy Foundation warns the move could enable broad U.S. use of biometric data beyond border security, with no public safeguards or parliamentary oversight. flag It argues the proposal may violate New Zealand’s privacy laws and human rights protections, demanding a pause until full transparency and legislative authority are established.

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