Newsletter
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.
23 May 2024
Media Release
Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) Briefs New Ministers on Advancing Digital Identity Landscape
In its briefing, DINZ emphasises the critical role digital identity plays in fostering trust in online transactions and services.
29 November 2023
Media Release
Trusted digital identity critical for New Zealand’s digital future
26 September 2023 The not-for-profit, Digital Identity NZ, is calling for any future Government to ensure they focus on supporting the uptake of digital identity for the benefit of all New Zealanders. In their recently released manifesto, the New Zealand digital identity ecosystem seeks to remind Government of the importance of digital identity as a … Continue reading "Trusted digital identity critical for New Zealand’s digital future"
26 September 2023
Newsletter
Ethics and inclusion – building trust for Digital ID Services
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 "Ethics and inclusion – building trust for Digital ID Services"
17 May 2023
Media Release
Your personal data – what’s at risk and what’s being done to protect it?
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 "Your personal data – what’s at risk and what’s being done to protect it?"
04 April 2023
Media Release
Most Kiwis worried about protecting their identity, survey
February 8, 2023 Most New Zealanders believe it is not easy to protect their information online and they find the idea of being more in control of their digital identity appealing, according to a new Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) survey just released. DINZ is a not for profit member association of the New Zealand … Continue reading "Most Kiwis worried about protecting their identity, survey"
08 February 2023
Newsletter
Postcard from the UK
Digital Identity conversations, concerns and discussion closely resemble those back home. On the one hand it’s comforting that no jurisdiction is immune or somehow different.
20 June 2022
Newsletter
Aotearoa’s digital identity journey that leaves no-one behind
DINZ wasted no time in taking advantage of orange settings to bring our members together in both Wellington and Auckland in the past fortnight. A big shout-out to our sponsor hosts - SSS in Wellington and MinterEllisonRudd Watts in Auckland.
18 May 2022
Newsletter
Honouring Te Tiriti in our work
All the latest news from the Digital Identity New Zealand community
18 November 2021
Media Release
Digital identity is critical in the new world since covid
NZ cybercrime continues to grow with CERT reporting a 14% increase in scams and fraud in the last quarter.
17 November 2021
Newsletter
Identity + Security + Privacy = Trust
All the latest news from the Digital Identity New Zealand community
26 August 2021
Newsletter
The end of the Privacy Paradox?
All the latest news from the Digital Identity New Zealand community
21 July 2021