Media Release
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 … Continue reading "DINZ Welcomes the Publication of the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Rules"
08 November 2024
Media Release
Shaping the Future of Open Banking in Aotearoa: DINZ Responds to Proposed Designation Regulations and Standards
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 … Continue reading "Shaping the Future of Open Banking in Aotearoa: DINZ Responds to Proposed Designation Regulations and Standards"
21 October 2024
Media Release
DINZ Supports NZTech’s Biometrics Concerns
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.
07 August 2024
Media Release
Government bringing in new digital trust framework
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.
10 July 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 … Continue reading "Trusted digital identity critical for New Zealand’s digital future"
26 September 2023
Media Release
Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) advocates for a thoughtful approach to potential biometric regulation in New Zealand
Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) has submitted a comprehensive response to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) on its consideration of a code of practice for biometrics. DINZ is Aotearoa's only community dedicated to digital identity, delivering trustworthy and recognised thought leadership that influences digital identity decision-making for the common good.
11 September 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 … 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 … Continue reading "Most Kiwis worried about protecting their identity, survey"
08 February 2023
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
Media Release
Digital identity service providers’ concerns over RealMe and new legislation
The need to prove you are who you say you are has increased in the digital era – and anyone wanting a vaccine “passport” is going to have to go … Continue reading "Digital identity service providers’ concerns over RealMe and new legislation"
13 October 2021
Media Release
New NZ research highlights work needed to improve care of personal information
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 … Continue reading "New NZ research highlights work needed to improve care of personal information"
27 July 2020