In particular, FIFA should consider the data privacy
issues and risks associated with the collection,
storage and use of personal information collected
about individuals. Australia and Aotearoa New
Zealand both have specific legislation in place
to address these issues, which FIFA will need to
adhere to.84
This risk is particularly prevalent in Aotearoa New
Zealand given the use of hotels and motels as
emergency housing. Stakeholders shared anecdotal
evidence of moteliers pausing emergency housing
contracts to take advantage of events and the
associated tourist accommodation opportunities.
Such risks will need to be examined by FIFA and the
host governments at the local site levels to identify
where and how these risks might materialise and
be prevented.
(iv) Risk of displacement of homeless people
During the tournament, there may be risks to
local homeless people of displacement or being
forcibly moved on from public spaces. NGO
stakeholders working in the area of homelessness
and emergency housing identified that they are
aware of this risk having been borne out in previous
events.
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