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Regulation, Regulation Regulation Everywhere | May 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.
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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"
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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"
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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?"
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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.
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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.