Media Release
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
Newsletter
Digital Trust Framework: Launch & Future | July Newsletter
The Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF) Act took effect on the first day of the month, and included the establishment and implementation of the Regulator, the Trust Framework Authority. The launch was rather low-key, with the only discernible signal from the Department of Internal Affairs being updates to their digital government web pages to reflect this milestone.
24 July 2024
Newsletter
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.
23 May 2024
Newsletter
Climbing the mahi mountain | April Newsletter
April brings change in many forms - not just shorter days and falling leaves from our deciduous trees.
24 April 2024
Newsletter
Biometrics… ‘Perfect is the enemy of good?’ | February 2024 Newsletter
Kia ora e te whānau Biometrics hit the news again earlier this month. TV1’s 7 Sharp and 1News together with RNZ news, online and several printmedia carried the story of Foodstuffs North Island’s trial of Facial Recognition in 25 of its … Continue reading "Biometrics… ‘Perfect is the enemy of good?’ | February 2024 Newsletter"
21 February 2024
Newsletter
2023 – the standout year that keeps on giving!
Kia ora e te whānau What a year! A record 270+ registrations for the Te Matarau and Āhau sponsored DINZ event ‘What is digital Identity and what does it mean for Maori’, the first-of-its-kind state … Continue reading "2023 – the standout year that keeps on giving!"
01 December 2023
Newsletter
Why it’s too early for Biometrics regulation in Aotearoa
'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’
22 September 2023
Media Comments
Biometric industry warns that regulation may bring ‘unintended consequences’
Nona Pelletier, Senior Business Reporter, RNZ The biometric industry is asking the privacy commissioner to develop a code of practice that will not impose regulations that stifle innovation. Industry organisation Digital … Continue reading "Biometric industry warns that regulation may bring ‘unintended consequences’"
13 September 2023
Media Comments
Digital ID group calls for biometrics code in NZ to avoid stifling innovation
Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ), an organization making expert contributions to New Zealand’s digital transformation efforts, has underlined the need to prioritize an intense awareness and education program related to … Continue reading "Digital ID group calls for biometrics code in NZ to avoid stifling innovation"
12 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
Newsletter
Policy and Technology – striving for a perfect match with better outcomes
As signalled in last month’s newsletter, DINZ’s submission to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner’s consultation paper on Biometrics did proceed to plan, and we were grateful to receive OPC’s thanks and acknowledgement of the work put in by our special interest group of DINZ members.
19 October 2022