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 "Nine out of 10 Kiwis want more control of their digital identity"
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21 November 2024
A warm welcome to our newest members: api connects, Deloitte, and SushLabs.
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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 "Nine out of 10 Kiwis want more control of their digital identity"
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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 "Nine out of 10 Kiwis want more control of their digital identity"
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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 "Nine out of 10 Kiwis want more control of their digital identity"
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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 "Nine out of 10 Kiwis want more control of their digital identity"
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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 "Nine out of 10 Kiwis want more control of their digital identity"
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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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A total of 79 percent of New Zealanders are concerned about the protection of their identity and use of personal data by organisations, according to a research survey commissioned by Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ). Andrew Weaver, executive director of DINZ, says there is a public conc
June 5, 2019
Kia ora readers, Digital Identity NZ came into being in November 2018 with an initial group of around 20 member organisations. It’s now May 2019 and we’re delighted to have more than tripled that number, with over 60 organisations part of Digital Identity NZ, and more joining every week. In
May 15, 2019
Kia ora Readers, What does identity mean to you? As we explore the digital nature of identity we can’t help but ask that question. In New Zealand, our conversations about who we are and what we share online are moving well beyond the number of ‘likes’ we’re getting. As a nation we have s
April 24, 2019
New Zealand can do better than to accept that just two percent of people trust social media to look after their information, when 75 percent of Kiwis go ahead anyway, Digital Identity NZ executive director Andrew Weaver says. He was commenting on Symantec’s latest Insights Report which shines
March 27, 2019
Kia ora Readers, Like all New Zealanders we want to acknowledge and express our deepest sympathy for the tragic and horrific events of last Friday. We stand strong with the vast array of communities that form the fabric of our country, and stand proud behind our Prime Minister in her compassiona
March 20, 2019
Kia ora Readers, Welcome to the first Digital Identity NZ newsletter! We’re excited about the connections and collaborations that have already started in Digital Identity NZ, as well as the opportunity to meet some very clever people, passionate about making services more accessible and intera
February 28, 2019
Many believe that using Blockchain technology to create self-sovereign identity solutions is the future. Can decentralising identity management empower the individual by returning control over their own identity to them, the user? Is it more secure than relying on centralised identity
February 20, 2019
In April, Callaghan Innovation launches Scale-Up New Zealand, a free online platform with verified information on Aotearoa New Zealand’s vibrant innovation ecosystem. Created from a model that is hugely successful overseas, Scale-Up New Zealand will make it faster and easier for ambitious bus
February 19, 2019
NZTech will launch New Zealand’s first formal digital identity organisation in Auckland on Monday. Digital Identity NZ, a group of organisations and government agencies, has been set up to connect everyone in New Zealand that cares about digital identity. NZTech chief executive Graeme Mulle
November 27, 2018