Digital Trust Framework: Launch & Future | July Newsletter

24 July 2024

The Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF) Act took effect on the first day of the month, and included the establishment and implementation of the Regulator, the Trust Framework Authority. The launch was rather low-key, with the only discernible signal from the Department of Internal Affairs being updates to their digital government web pages to reflect this milestone. 

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Will the Digital Trust Hui Taumata 2024 move the dial?

24 July 2024

Deep thought has gone into building the agenda for next month’s Digital Trust Hui Taumata, ahead of Net Hui and The Point 2024, so that conversations live on and build out later in the year and into subsequent years. 

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Government bringing in new digital trust framework

10 July 2024

The government has quietly ushered in the beginnings of what it hopes will be the answer to people's experiences of fraud and lack of trust online. Its new digital trust framework has gone live in recent days.

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Postcard from Berlin | June Newsletter

26 June 2024

Earlier this month, I was lucky enough to be personally invited by Joerg Resch to attend Europe’s flagship digital ID conference in Berlin, EIC 2024.

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Identity 2.5 with Alan Mayo

04 June 2024

Alan Mayo is developing identity solutions beyond the Digital Economy, solutions that have applicability over multiple human scenarios, in-person, on-line, and by telephone.

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Regulation, Regulation Regulation Everywhere | May Newsletter

23 May 2024

Digital ID has been increasingly in the news lately, as Australia begins to ramp up its systems pilots development following the passing of legislation. In Aotearoa there’s been a lot happening too as Minister Collins opened this year’s Summit where DINZ was on stage later.

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Climbing the mahi mountain | April Newsletter

24 April 2024

April brings change in many forms - not just shorter days and falling leaves from our deciduous trees.

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Hello Autumn: Let’s Dive into Serious Work Together

20 March 2024

If the first two months of 2024 for Digital Identity NZ are anything to go by, this year is certainly turning out to be every bit as busy as 2023.

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Biometrics… ‘Perfect is the enemy of good?’ | February 2024 Newsletter

21 February 2024

Kia ora e te whānau Biometrics hit the news again earlier this month. TV1’s 7 Sharp and 1News together with RNZ news, online and several printmedia carried the story of Foodstuffs North Island’s trial of Facial Recognition in 25 of its stores to see if it reduces retail crime. In addition, Māori, Pasifika and People of colour have concerns of bias. Naturally the Office of Privacy Commissioner (OPC) is closely monitoring the … Continue reading "Biometric industry warns that regulation may bring ‘unintended consequences’"

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Will 2024 move the dial? | January Newsletter

24 January 2024

Kia ora e te whānau Ngā mihi o te Tau Hou! And I wish you all a trustful and prosperous one. Will 2024 move the dial on Digital Trust in Aotearoa? This may seem provocative, but it’s not intended to be. It’s a reasonable question, given our economic and budgetary challenges coupled with Canadian evidence of … Continue reading "Biometric industry warns that regulation may bring ‘unintended consequences’"

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Sponsorship Opportunities for a Thriving Future

18 January 2024

Digital Identity NZ offers terrific opportunities to promote and associate your brand and organisation with the very best mahi. As a sponsor you can input into the design and content of these assets too! In 2024 we have the following ideas concepted, ready for a sponsor to take them forward; In addition we have a … Continue reading "Biometric industry warns that regulation may bring ‘unintended consequences’"

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Biometric industry warns that regulation may bring ‘unintended consequences’

Nona Pelletier, Senior Business Reporter, RNZ The biometric industry is asking the privacy commissioner to develop a code of practice that will not impose regulations that stifle innovation. Industry organisation Digital Identity (DINZ) was concerned regulation would introduce complexities and unintended consequences for the emerging technology. DINZ executive director Colin Wallis said the industry was advocating … Continue reading "Biometric industry warns that regulation may bring ‘unintended consequences’"
13 September 2023
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Digital ID group calls for biometrics code in NZ to avoid stifling innovation

Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ), an organization making expert contributions to New Zealand’s digital transformation efforts, has underlined the need to prioritize an intense awareness and education program related to the intricacies of biometrics deployment in the country. This call is contained in a submission by the group and it comes as the Office of the Privacy … Continue reading "Digital ID group calls for biometrics code in NZ to avoid stifling innovation"
12 September 2023
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It’s time for Kiwis to define the meaning of digital identity in Aotearoa

By Sara Barker In late September, the government introduced a new bill to parliament that would fundamentally pave the way to digital identity for citizens in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF) Bill is the brainchild of Minister of Digital Economy and Communications, David Clark. Last week, the bill passed its … Continue reading "It’s time for Kiwis to define the meaning of digital identity in Aotearoa"
28 October 2021