Spring Clean | September Newsletter

26 September 2024

Kia ora, Recent weather extremes in Aotearoa reminds us of life’s delicate balance. As I gaze at our last daffodils and watch the remaining lamb playing in the paddock – having sadly lost two to the cold earlier in the month – I’m reminded of the circle of life. This theme resonates with the recent … Continue reading "DINZ Pod E2 with Graeme Prentice | Biometrics and its use around the globe"

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DINZ Hui Keynote: Juliana Cafik on Digital Identity Trust Frameworks

25 September 2024

At the Digital Trust Hui Taumata in August, Juliana Cafik, Microsoft’s Identity Standards Architect, delivered a thought-provoking keynote on global digital identity frameworks. With over 27 years of experience, Juliana provided valuable insights into how trust frameworks enable secure, interoperable digital transactions worldwide. What are Digital Trust Frameworks? Trust frameworks establish rules for: Global Examples … Continue reading "DINZ Pod E2 with Graeme Prentice | Biometrics and its use around the globe"

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DINZ Hui Innovation Spotlight: Why Identity-Centric Security is Crucial for Enterprise Protection

25 September 2024

In today’s digital landscape, data breaches and cyber threats are rapidly evolving. At a recent conference, Marc Airo-Farulla, Regional Sales Director of Entrust, discussed the importance of identity-centric security solutions as the cornerstone for enterprise data protection. He highlighted how identity management is reshaping cybersecurity strategies and shared insights on how organisations can safeguard their … Continue reading "DINZ Pod E2 with Graeme Prentice | Biometrics and its use around the globe"

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International Identity Day 2024: Why Legal Identity Matters for Everyone

25 September 2024

Observed annually on 16 September, International Identity Day aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16.9, which aims to provide legal identity, including birth registration, to all people by 2030. While most of us can easily prove our identity, for millions around the world, the lack of legal identity remains a significant barrier … Continue reading "DINZ Pod E2 with Graeme Prentice | Biometrics and its use around the globe"

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‘Simply the Best’ | August Newsletter

21 August 2024

If Tina had been in the Oceania Room at Te Papa Tongarewa last Tuesday, and for the two Digital Trust Hui Taumata that preceded it, like some of you were, I think this would have been her observation.

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DINZ Supports NZTech’s Biometrics Concerns

07 August 2024

In response to Graeme Muller's open letter from NZTech to New Zealand Government officials, DINZ and its Biometrics Special Interest Group wish to emphasise our support for the concerns raised.

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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 "DINZ Pod E2 with Graeme Prentice | Biometrics and its use around the globe"

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DINZ Pod E2 with Graeme Prentice | Biometrics and its use around the globe

Our guest, Graeme Prentice, has a passion for biometric technology. He has a pivotal role as solution architect at NEC, building a foundation for our digital interactions. In this episode, Graeme provides us with a fascinating insight into the current state of biometrics and its uses around the globe. We discover how algorithms have evolved … Continue reading "DINZ Pod E2 with Graeme Prentice | Biometrics and its use around the globe"
10 September 2024

DINZ Pod E1 with Colin Wallis | Where is New Zealand in the world of digital identity?

Not many people know that New Zealand has been known as a world leader in digital identity. So much is changing in the world, so can we claim that title today? Join us as Colin provides us a fascinating international perspective on where we have been, where we are heading, and how we compare with … Continue reading "DINZ Pod E1 with Colin Wallis | Where is New Zealand in the world of digital identity?"
08 August 2024

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