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 "Seeking Digital Identity NZ Executive Council nominations"
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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 "Seeking Digital Identity NZ Executive Council nominations"
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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 "Seeking Digital Identity NZ Executive Council nominations"
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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 "Seeking Digital Identity NZ Executive Council nominations"
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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24 April 2024
April brings change in many forms - not just shorter days and falling leaves from our deciduous trees.
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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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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 "Seeking Digital Identity NZ Executive Council nominations"
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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 "Seeking Digital Identity NZ Executive Council nominations"
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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 "Seeking Digital Identity NZ Executive Council nominations"
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In December last year members elected the first Digital Identity NZ Executive Council. The Council is the governing group for the association; providing guidance and direction as we navigate the developing world of digital identity in Aotearoa. Each Council member is elected for a two-year term, wi
October 15, 2020
Kia ora, Anei mātou te hāpori o Digital Identity NZ e mihi ana ki a koutou i tēnei wiki hirahira, ko te wiki o Te Reo Māori. Arohatia te reo, kia kaha te reo Māori! Warmest greetings to you all during te wiki o Te Reo Māori. Toku ingoa ko, my name is Janelle Riki-Waaka, Pouherenga Waka, Re
September 16, 2020
Kia ora, In the last month we have shared with you our latest research findings on Digital Identity and Trust, and just last week the DIA’s DITP team shared with us their exciting news on the formal development of a Digital Identity Trust Framework, see the webinar recording&nbs
August 19, 2020
Cabinet has confirmed that a Digital Identity Trust Framework based in legislation will be developed. The Trust Framework will be a regulatory regime that ensures that identity service providers meet the required rules. The Trust Framework will also ensure that citizens and businesses can have t
August 5, 2020
MEDIA RELEASE ‘When you know better, do better.’ New Digital Identity NZ research highlights the work required by organisations to improve the care of personal information and identity data. Two thirds of New Zealanders are now more likely to go online rather than face to face, yet a
July 27, 2020
Trust is fundamental and foundational to the success of digital identity. It cannot operate without trust between individuals, communities and organisations in the traditional two-party sense (think customer/service provider, buyer/seller), and equally it cannot operate without trust between t
July 15, 2020
Kantara To Share Its Digital Identity Assurance Program Learnings, Schemes, Specifications, Best Practice Guidelines To Support Digital Identity New Zealand’s Mission WAKEFIELD, Mass., USA and WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Kantara Initiative and Digital Identity New Zealand announce
July 14, 2020
Kia ora, Identity is an explicit target in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (Target 16.9: By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration). Exclusion for people means ‘depriving them of a proof of legal identity crucial for the protection of their r
June 17, 2020
Kia ora, This week we are kicking off our second annual benchmark research on digital identity and trust. Our first report found that 79% of the over 1,000 people surveyed were concerned about the protection of their digital identity and personal information, 85% feel there is a lack o
May 21, 2020
Kia ora, There is much to appreciate in the clever technologies that some very smart people have nurtured over the years. We’re seeing an explosion of video-based conference calls, team meetings and webinars keeping many of the wheels of business turning. We’re also seeing an equally impress
April 15, 2020
Kia ora International Women’s Day was celebrated earlier this month. I was fortunate to participate in a number of events highlighting some incredible and inspiring wahine toa. Each of these events held a poignant balance between celebrating triumphs and recognising that collectively
March 18, 2020
Reliance and trust are essential in the world of digital identity. It is fundamental when people give their identity information to those that receive it, and it also extends to the relationship between different organisations, technology and service providers who play a part. Reliance betw
February 19, 2020