New Zealand lawyer ‘not surprised’ if Australian laws change for retail biometrics use
02 December 2024
Source: Biometric Update Website Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) hosted a discussion led by NEC New Zealand on “Facial Recognition and CCTV Integration in Retail Security” this week, with a panel including data privacy, government and legal experts. It comes amidst industry anticipation of the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner’s conclusions on supermarket chain Foodstuff’s results from its … Continue reading "Overview of Decentralised Identity Standards (Mattr)"
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Council Elections, DISTF Milestone, and End-of-Year Highlights | November Newsletter
21 November 2024
A warm welcome to our newest members: api connects, Deloitte, and SushLabs.
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DINZ Welcomes the Publication of the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Rules
08 November 2024
Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) is pleased to see the Government’s latest steps toward establishing safe and secure digital identity services, with the official publication of the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF) Rules, effective today. This marks a significant milestone for digital identity in New Zealand, where DINZ has contributed its experienced advice from … Continue reading "Overview of Decentralised Identity Standards (Mattr)"
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Industry engagement and future plans | October Newsletter
24 October 2024
Kia ora, October may bring Halloween, but I’m calling it “Crazy-month” with the whirlwind of activity – whether it’s the lead-up to Christmas or gearing up for the second half of the financial year ending in March. At Digital Identity NZ (DINZ), we’re delivering on the present while planning ahead for an even bigger and … Continue reading "Overview of Decentralised Identity Standards (Mattr)"
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Biometrics Update: DINZ and NEC Webinar in Review
23 October 2024
Biometrics are transforming the integration of our physical and digital worlds, especially in decentralised identity systems. Technologies like fingerprint and facial recognition not only enhance security but also provide a seamless way to verify identities while safeguarding user privacy. As New Zealand progresses with its Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF), these innovations empower individuals … Continue reading "Overview of Decentralised Identity Standards (Mattr)"
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Shaping the Future of Open Banking in Aotearoa: DINZ Responds to Proposed Designation Regulations and Standards
21 October 2024
21 October 2024 Digital Identity NZ (DINZ), through its Policy and Regulatory Subcommittee, has provided feedback to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) for the proposed open banking regulations and standards under the Customer and Product Data Bill. This collaborative submission reflects insights from DINZ members across New Zealand’s digital identity sector, representing … Continue reading "Overview of Decentralised Identity Standards (Mattr)"
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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 "Overview of Decentralised Identity Standards (Mattr)"
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Blockchain solving the identity problem (IBM)
The role of blockchain Your data and identity are your most important assets. Blockchain is the missing component that enables trust in relationships without the need for an intermediary identity provider. This is a new era of trust where establishing, proving, verifying and controlling identity are decentralized.
07 April 2020