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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Use case spotlight: The Government of British Columbia uses the Sovrin Network to take strides towards a fully digital economy

The Government of British Columbia recently announced the launch of OrgBook BC. OrgBook BC is a searchable directory of public, verifiable data issued by government authorities about businesses in British Columbia. OrgBook BC is an exemplar service of the Verifiable Organizations Network (VON) which envisions a new way to issue, store, and share authentic and authoritative data about organizations globally. The Sovrin Network … Continue reading "Use case spotlight: The Government of British Columbia uses the Sovrin Network to take strides towards a fully digital economy"
07 April 2020

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

Identitverse Videos – annual identity conference Youtube channel with past sessions and keynotes.

This conference has emerged from a community of individuals with a shared vision, from technologists and practitioners to thought leaders and end users. With the digital world built on a foundation of identity security, the need for innovation, thought leadership and collaboration has never been more important. Identiverse is the platform that unites, nurtures and … Continue reading "Identitverse Videos – annual identity conference Youtube channel with past sessions and keynotes."
26 February 2020

One World Identity Podcasts

Identity North is Canada’s premier identity community. At our conferences we bring together Canadian and global leaders to share the big ideas and innovations that are shaping the global digital economy.
26 February 2020

Digital Identity On the Threshold of a Digital Identity Revolution (WEF)

For individuals, legal entities and devices alike, a verifiable and trusted identity is necessary to interact and transact with others. The concept of identity isn’t new – for much of human history, we have used evolving credentials, from beads and wax seals to passports, ID cards and birth certificates, to prove who we are. The … Continue reading "Digital Identity On the Threshold of a Digital Identity Revolution (WEF)"
26 February 2020