RetroBros

Senior International Advisor, Immigration NZ
Specialist in Biometric Technology, Digital identity and Border.

[RetroBros @HopgoodWilliam]

We Can Work It Out: Improving U.S. Pacific Engagement - CANZPS https://t.co/dwQrwBqocf

[RetroBros @HopgoodWilliam]

I completed another fascinating online course that explore New Approaches to Countering Violent Extremism. a growing field of interest for me and I hope to apply some of these learnings to my own mahi (work) within the Department. https://t.co/OQdu6v18KT #Coursera

[RNZ News @rnz_news]

'Regulation gap' for facial recognition technology, law expert says https://t.co/fkQrqvtcTP

[RetroBros @HopgoodWilliam]

I just earned a Certificate on @edXOnline! I'm totally stoked. Counter-Terrorism and Security this has always been a field of interest for me with the work I have been doing in ICAO and Borders. its a start but hopefully in the right direction
https://t.co/yqMm2oZa85

[RetroBros @HopgoodWilliam]

Discovered this event - Identity Week Virtual on # Will you be there? https://t.co/DPqFhp19cQ #

[RetroBros @HopgoodWilliam]

Police 'stocktake' surveillance tech after Clearview AI facial recognition trial https://t.co/yZcokBuOul

[RetroBros @HopgoodWilliam]

A big thank you to the students of the Diocesan School for Girls. I was more than happy to assist and provide my insights into the ethical uses of Biometrics.
All the best with your research in this field and thank you again for the book.

[RetroBros @HopgoodWilliam]

A fantastic session ⁦at the Royal NZ Police ⁩College⁩ where we developed our roadmap for a inter-agency facial comparison training framework. A big thank you to ⁦⁦⁦⁦@nzpolice⁩ for facilitating the discussion #FacialRecognition #Biometrics

[Biometrics Institute @BiometricsInst]

"We need more stakeholder involvement in how #biometrics systems are designed and deployed so consent becomes a real thing, not something that happens by default." Listen to our latest #podcast on bias or demographic differences in #FacialRecognition
https://t.co/n7B5KXkFPK

[RetroBros @HopgoodWilliam]

A fantastic week long series of meetings for the ISO SC 37 Biometrics working groups.
I look forward to contributing over these next 12 months

[RetroBros @HopgoodWilliam]

An ambitious price of work, I would be very keen to look at the work they are doing to improve their civil registers and launch a national id scheme.
There could be some fascinating insights

[RetroBros @HopgoodWilliam]

National ID card plan stalled https://t.co/rUCRZXqkDG #

[Biometrics Institute @BiometricsInst]

Discussion continues following the leak of a draft white paper claiming to reveal that the EU Commission is considering a ban of #facialrecognition technology. We look forward to consulting with parties involved ahead of its final release. #biometrics https://t.co/JOKNgL6ZLx

[RetroBros @HopgoodWilliam]

Day 1 in New Orleans of the ISO SC 37 (Biometrics) meeting kicks of today with a plenary meeting before we break out into our Working groups #ISO #Biometrics

[Biometrics Institute @BiometricsInst]

Join leaders in government and industry to discuss the future of #biometrics in #Australia, #NewZealand and #Asia this month. View our fantastic Showcase Australia line-up - 20 November in #Canberra - here:

https://t.co/jl6JzJRPBT

[RetroBros @HopgoodWilliam]

I have had a very informative trip here in samoa. From AVSEC to challenges faced in Samoa and NZ Citizens in Tokelau. Although I will miss Samoa, I look forward to getting home to report back on the opportunities for support and development.

[RetroBros @HopgoodWilliam]

@DonnaHowes and myself delivered our presentation to the Pacific Aviation Security Forum on NZ govt engagement in the Pacific through the @icbwg.

[RetroBros @HopgoodWilliam]

I'm so proud to represent NZ Internal Affairs at the annual Pacific Aviation Security Forum in Apia, Samoa.
I will be presenting, along with @DonnaHowes, on the work we are doing with the @icbwg on capacity building to support our Pacific partners

[RetroBros @HopgoodWilliam]

Half way through my 4 day course. Fascinating discussion on challenges in the Asia-Pacific region
Amazing speakers including diplomats and academics

[RetroBros @HopgoodWilliam]

Friday saw the close to the 2019 DIA Fono after a spectacular performances at the fiafia night on the Thursday.

The Fono has been an amazing opportunity for Pacifika staff to come together to discuss wellbeing and betterment. I found this as a quite emotional experience.