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 "Kantara and DINZ To Support New Zealand’s Digital Identity Ecosystem Development"
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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 "Kantara and DINZ To Support New Zealand’s Digital Identity Ecosystem Development"
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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 "Kantara and DINZ To Support New Zealand’s Digital Identity Ecosystem Development"
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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 "Kantara and DINZ To Support New Zealand’s Digital Identity Ecosystem Development"
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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 "Kantara and DINZ To Support New Zealand’s Digital Identity Ecosystem Development"
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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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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
The importance of transparency and trust will present the biggest changes and impacts relating to digital identity for New Zealanders in 2020, Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) says. Andrew Weaver, the executive director of DINZ, says a major trend this year will be the continuing emergence of
January 28, 2020
‘Trust, but verify’ was a favourite saying of Ronald Reagan, and interestingly (given his era) was adapted from a Russian proverb. Trust is one of the key issues facing digital identity as we move into the 2020s. We are currently operating in an environment of low trust, if not mistrust
January 22, 2020
Aotearoa New Zealand has a golden opportunity now at the start of a new decade to demonstrate a truly inclusive digital identity environment, Digital Identity New Zealand executive director Andrew Weaver says. Such is New Zealand’s progress, he says he is already seeing interest in what is bei
January 6, 2020
Meri Kirihimete and season’s greetings to you all. We’re rapidly approaching the end of the year, and indeed the end of the decade! Last week we had the opportunity to reflect on the first year of Digital Identity NZ at our Annual Meeting. As with most new ventures, we’ve had our
December 18, 2019
We were delighted to be part of the recent Air New Zealand ‘OnPoint’ event, exploring the concept of The Digital New Zealander. You can see Digital Identity NZ's Executive Director Andrew Weaver’s presentation here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwa1XtoRVjs
December 17, 2019
Digital Identity New Zealand held its launch event in Auckland a year ago this month. Much has happened in the past 12 months: We’re delighted with what we have been able to achieve, yet we are very much aware that we are still in the foundational stages of working together on a fully fun
November 20, 2019