The police minister has assured Kiwis that the new phone location technology will be used by emergency services appropriately.  

The Device Location Information service rolled out today and can be used to find the mobile device of a person who hasn't dialed 111 when there are fears for their safety.  

Minister Mark Mitchell told Heather du Plessis-Allan that processes are in place to ensure the tool is used in line with the Telecommunications Information Privacy Code.  

Mitchell says information received will only be available to police and the relevant first responders. 

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