Liz MacPherson
Deputy Privacy Commissioner
Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Liz joined the Office of the Privacy Commissioner in April 2020 as Assistant Privacy Commissioner, Policy and Operations and was appointed as the first statutory Deputy Privacy Commissioner in November 2021.
Liz has had an extensive public service career spanning more than 30 years including policy, operations, regulatory, strategy and corporate governance roles. Liz held several Deputy Chief Executive positions at the Ministry of Economic Development and MBIE before being appointed to the position of Government Statistician in 2013 and later Government Chief Data Steward. In addition to her role as the statutory Deputy Commissioner, Liz leads the Office’s Compliance and Enforcement, Capability and Guidance, Policy and Investigations and Dispute Resolution teams.
SESSIONS
Day 2
11.30
Keynote: Biometrics as both an enabler and a safeguard for innovation
How biometrics simultaneously strengthen security and unlock innovative uses of digital identity, AI, and modern public services
Why organisations must define mission and outcomes before selecting or deploying biometric systems
The privacy, proportionality, and transparency requirements necessary for safe, ethical biometric use
How biometrics can support AI, automation, and digital transformation when implemented with strong foundations and governance
Liz MacPherson, Deputy Privacy Commissioner, Office of the Privacy Commissioner