ITSP P5002B Security Devices and Biometric Technologies for Identity Standards

Overview

International Technology Standards Programme Internal Standards Adoptions for Public Consultation  

In an increasingly digital and interconnected world, international standards play a vital role in supporting safety and trust while enabling innovation, productivity, and interoperability across products, services, and systems. 

Standards New Zealand was commissioned by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to ensure New Zealand keeps pace with global developments and actively shapes the standards underpinning emerging technologies.  

In support of this, Standards New Zealand established the International Technology Standards Programme (ITSP) to strengthen New Zealand’s influence in the development of international standards and promote their adoption domestically. New Zealand experts contribute directly to this work, ensuring that adopted standards reflect national priorities and are practical for local use.  

Adopting international standards improves alignment with globally recognised good practice, enhancing quality, safety, and reliability. It also supports international collaboration and market access by providing a common technical framework. 

ITSP established five review committees to determine if these collections of international standards should be adopted for New Zealand’s local use. We are now seeking public feedback on the standards reviewed by the following committees to inform us if any of these standards should not be adopted, and if not why. 

Have your say on the P5002B collection of standards

P5002B Security Devices and Biometric Technologies for Identity  

Standards for Security Devices and Biometric Technologies for Identity provide internationally recognized requirements and guidance for the secure design, implementation, and management of identity verification technologies, helping organizations ensure reliable authentication, protect sensitive identity information, and strengthen trust, privacy, and security in digital and physical access systems. 

Now it’s your turn to have your say. As part of the public consultation process, Standards New Zealand Te Mana Tautikanga o Aotearoa invites you to review and comment on each of the P5002B Security Devices and Biometric Technologies for Identity standards:

Do you agree this standard is fit for purpose for use in Aotearoa New Zealand?

If not, then please tell us why not.

Please note all submissions need to be submitted through this portal. There is no option to upload separate files during the submission process. Documents with submissions sent to Standards New Zealand separately will not be considered by the committee.

P5002B committee is one of five ITSP standards adoption committees please see links above 

Provide your feedback here

Online submission

Closes 8 Oct 2026

Opened 14 Aug 2026

Contact

enquiries@standards.govt.nz

Audiences

  • Data/ digital