Why it's too early for Biometrics regulation in Aotearoa

22 September 2023

'Digital Identity NZ's submission to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner on a potential code of practice for Biometrics is possibly the most comprehensive response to a submission on Biometrics ever done in Aotearoa in recent times’

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The Time For Action Is Now | August Newsletter

16 August 2023

Kia ora e te whānau With this year’s Digital Trust Hui Taumata earlier in the month now behind us but still very much in the sector’s mind, it has to be the most appropriate topic to lead this month’s newsletter. Some of you reading this were there in the room to experience it and as I wrote … Continue reading "Digital Identity in Aotearoa"

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Australia’s National Strategy for Identity Resilience | July Newsletter

19 July 2023

Kia ora e te whānau On 23 June the Australian government released its National Strategy for Identity Resilience which consists of ten principles to guide digital identity resilience, setting a precedent for how New Zealand’s own digital identity rules could be developed under the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Act. For example, it mentions a seamless Commonwealth, … Continue reading "Digital Identity in Aotearoa"

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2023 the break out year for Digital Identity | June Newsletter

21 June 2023

The emergence of verifiable credentials (VCs), has paved the way for secure and reliable digital identification and authentication. Today, we stand witness to a significant milestone as verifiable credentials have reached a level of maturity that enables their practical application in various real-world use cases. In New Zealand, the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF) … Continue reading "Digital Identity in Aotearoa"

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Ethics and inclusion – building trust for Digital ID Services

17 May 2023

Kia ora e te whānau Trust is a fundamental component of human relationships. There are many ways to define trust, often depending on whether the relationship is personal or professional. One definition which resonates with me comes from leading expert on trust in the modern world, Rachel Botsman, who said ‘trust is a confident relationship … Continue reading "Digital Identity in Aotearoa"

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How we communicate identity's changing landscape matters to society

19 April 2023

APRIL 2023 NEWSLETTER

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Your personal data - what’s at risk and what’s being done to protect it?

04 April 2023

Opinion piece by the Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) Executive Council Policy & Regulation Sub-Committee SummaryCurrent regulation requires some businesses to use and hold on to personal information when you use their services. These large datasets of sensitive personal information are highly attractive for cyber criminals and contribute to ongoing cybercrimes and identity theft that … Continue reading "Digital Identity in Aotearoa"

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Our vision is for New Zealand to be a country where everyone can fully participate in society by confidently expressing their digital identity.
18 October 2022