Tag: privacy

New Zealand Urged to Prioritize Privacy in Digital Age Verification

24 Jun 2026 8:32 p.m. · Source: Tech New Zealand

New Zealand's new regulations present an opportunity for digital age verification to prioritize privacy through selective disclosure. Proving age should not require oversharing personal data, a principle crucial for public trust and efficient, safer digital identity systems.

Science & Technology Business Politics and Government Computers and Internet Legal Economy Social Issues State Governments Digital credentials Age verification Privacy Selective disclosure Aotearoa AML/CFT Data minimisation Technology
New Identity Verification Code Boosts Digital Identity in Aotearoa

24 Jun 2026 8:30 p.m. · Source: Tech New Zealand

Aotearoa's new Identity Verification Code of Practice 2026, effective July 1, recognizes accredited Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF) services as a key verification pathway, promoting practical digital identity adoption and enhancing privacy.

Politics and Government Business Science & Technology General Politics Legal Computers and Internet Economy Social Issues Identity Verification Digital Identity Aotearoa DISTF Privacy Regulatory Endorsement Reporting Entities Technology