From 6dd10f2fdbed826f40a144794cb3268ed5aee22f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?=E2=A7=89=20infominer?= Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2023 09:26:55 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] add new --- _posts/government/2023-06-09-australia.md | 47 ++++++++++++++++++++ _posts/government/2023-06-09-india.md | 30 +++++++++++++ _posts/government/2023-06-09-new-zealand.md | 49 +++++++++++++++++++++ 3 files changed, 126 insertions(+) create mode 100644 _posts/government/2023-06-09-australia.md create mode 100644 _posts/government/2023-06-09-india.md create mode 100644 _posts/government/2023-06-09-new-zealand.md diff --git a/_posts/government/2023-06-09-australia.md b/_posts/government/2023-06-09-australia.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..968f0a4f --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/government/2023-06-09-australia.md @@ -0,0 +1,47 @@ +--- +title: Australia +layout: single +description: The truth is, we’re not far from achieving an SSI system. +excerpt: > + There is a lot more work to be done and plenty of consultations to undertake, but we understand that as we increasingly rely on digital technology as part of our everyday lives, the government has a responsibility to ensure we can offer a digital ID system that is voluntary, efficient and meets people’s needs and most importantly offers the highest security for their personal information +permalink : /government/australia/ +canonical_url: https://decentralized-id.com/government/australia/ +categories: ["Government"] +tags: ["Australia"] +last_modified_at: 2023-06-09 +--- + +* [Australia and state govts agree on digital ID, credential sharing deal](https://www.biometricupdate.com/202302/australia-and-state-govts-agree-on-digital-id-credential-sharing-deal) 2023-02-27 + > “There is a lot more work to be done and plenty of consultations to undertake, but we understand that as we increasingly rely on digital technology as part of our everyday lives, the government has a responsibility to ensure we can offer a digital ID system that is voluntary, efficient and meets people’s needs and most importantly offers the highest security for their personal information,” Senator Gallagher told AFR for a report in the run-up to the meeting with states and territories. +* [Why the future of Australia’s digital identity system is self-sovereign](https://www.forbes.com.au/news/innovation/why-the-future-of-australias-digital-identity-system-is-self-sovereign/) 2022-12-05 Forbes AU + > The truth is, we’re not far from achieving an SSI system. There are many organisations already offering leveraging products underpinned by SSI principles, such as ConnectID from Australian Payments (previously EFTPOS) and perhaps one of the most complete and available market offerings is Datakeeper. +* [Government pushes for digital identity system after Optus hack](https://www.afr.com/technology/government-pushes-for-digital-identity-system-after-optus-hack-20220928-p5blrf) 2022-10-04 + > After drifting for years, the Optus breach has highlighted the need for a national digital identity system that would make it easier for businesses to verify a person’s identity and eliminate the need for companies to collect licence and passport numbers in the first place. +* [Australian “Tough to forge” digital driver’s license is… easy to forge](https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/05/digital-drivers-license-used-by-4m-australians-is-a-snap-to-forge/) 2022-05 + > The technique for overcoming these safeguards is surprisingly simple. The key is the ability to brute-force the PIN that encrypts the data. Since it’s only four digits long, there are only 10,000 possible combinations. Using publicly available scripts and a commodity computer, someone can learn the correct combination in a matter of a few minutes, as this video, showing the process on an iPhone, demonstrates. +* [Australia’s National Digital ID is here, but the government’s not talking about it](https://theconversation.com/australias-national-digital-id-is-here-but-the-governments-not-talking-about-it-130200) 2020-01-27 + > It might have been reasonable to keep the National Digital ID project quiet when it launched, but a lot has changed in the past five years. + > + > For example, some localities in Canada and Switzerland, faced with similar challenges, chose an alternative to the federated model for their Digital ID systems. Instead, they used the principles of what is called Self Sovereign Identity (SSI). +* [An introduction to Self-Sovereign Identity](https://www.auspaynet.com.au/insights/Blog/Self-Sovereign-Identity) Australian Payments Network 2019 + > At our 2018 Australian Payments Summit we heard from John Phillips, of 460degrees, a passionate advocate working to raise awareness and execution of Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI). + > + > We recently sat down with John to discuss SSI, and how he believes it could benefit both the payments industry and financial sector. + +## Programs +### New South Wales +* [New Digital Identity Advisory Council established](https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/new-digital-identity-advisory-council-established) + > The NSW Government has established a Digital Identity Ministerial Advisory Council (DIMAC), that will advise on a strategic direction and roadmap for digital identity in the State. +### Yidindji +* [MetaMUI and Sovereign Yidindji Government launched 1st self-sovereign identity-based National ID system](https://cointelegraph.com/press-releases/metamui-and-sovereign-yidindji-government-launched-1st-self-sovereign-identity-based-national-id-system) 2022-01-07 Cointelegraph + > We are delighted to announce that our first E-Government pilot program with the Sovereign Yidindji Government has been successfully completed on Jan 7, 2022. + +## Policy + +* [Collected submissions on AU Digital Identity system](https://lockstep.com.au/collected-submissions-on-au-digital-identity-system/) 2021-12-21 Lockstep + > By reframing digital identity as a matter of data protection in more general terms, we would stay out of the risk management ploys and business affairs of others, preserve today’s many ways of credentialling and transacting, and be seen to focus on more objective security outcomes. + > * [Lockstep Submission – AU Digital Identity Legislation (1.0)](https://lockstep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Lockstep-Submission-AU-Digital-Identity-Legislation-1.0.pdf) + > * [Lockstep Submission – AU Digital Identity Legislation Phase 2 210714](https://lockstep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Lockstep-Submission-AU-Digital-Identity-Legislation-Phase-2-210714.pdf) + > * [Lockstep Submission – Trusted Digital Identity Legislation Phase 3 211027](https://lockstep.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Lockstep-Submission-Trusted-Digital-Identity-Legislation-Phase-3-211027.pdf) +* [More hurdles to clear as Digital Identity Bill enters [Australian] Parliament](https://fst.net.au/government-news/more-hurdles-to-clear-as-digital-identity-bill-enters-parliament-2/) 2021-09-08 FST + > Government should adopt a simple, existing standard for its digital ID system, such as the public-key infrastructure (PKI)-based system in use within many [European countries](https://www.enisa.europa.eu/topics/csirts-in-europe/glossary/public-key-infrastructure-pki). PKI offers a number of security and privacy benefits that the TDIF aims to have; however, as no central authority is involved in authentication, no entity can meaningfully track user activity. diff --git a/_posts/government/2023-06-09-india.md b/_posts/government/2023-06-09-india.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..5ce18233 --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/government/2023-06-09-india.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +--- +title: India +layout: single +description: "Identity in the 21st Century India: Where are we?" +excerpt: > + Another functional question that needs to be resolved concerns how we communicate the value of data stewardship as an ideal, and relatedly the value of data itself. Given the unequal relationships between technology companies and people, the fact that data is a valuable resource that can be used for negotiation is still not necessarily understood. +permalink : /government/india/ +canonical_url: https://decentralized-id.com/government/india/ +categories: ["Government"] +tags: ["India"] +last_modified_at: 2023-06-09 +--- + +* [Identity in the 21st Century India: Where are we?](http://web.archive.org/web/20220207113647/https://www.crubn.com/_files/ugd/3e90e2_82e2de11e1194f1c93ed68c411d78564.pdf?index=true) 2022-02-06 Crubn + > We briefly introduce identity in the context of governance, and discuss Indian digital identity initiatives - primarily Aadhaar. Launched to plug the welfare leakages by offering unique identification, it has become India's primary channel of government service delivery. Other ventures such as UPI, DigiLocker and newly introduced Account Aggregators have added on to the functionalities of Aadhaar. + > + > However, all of this has not proceeded without dissent and challenges. The 2018 Supreme Court verdict limited Aadhaar authentication only to public service delivery and taxation purposes, prohibiting even its voluntary use in the private sector. +* [India-stack and self-sovereign identity](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of-iuDZpWuA) EUBS 2022 + > A panel discussion with Akhilesh Srivastava (IT Advisor at Government of Uttarakhand), Mallikarjun Karra (Director of Research And Partnerships at Timechain Labs), Prof. Sandeep Shukla (Computer Science & Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur), Swapnil Pawar (Founder of Newrl) and Ishan Roy (Head of Blockchain at Tamil Nadu E-Governance Agency) +* [Self Sovereign Identities](https://www.academia.edu/7401699/Self_Sovereign_Identities) RISHABH GARG, 2021 + > The book encompasses the physical or paper forms of identity, together with the benefits and pitfalls of Aadhaar - a multimillion biometrics enabled UID project of the Government of India. Taking into account the central, federated and self-sovereign models of digital identity, the self-sovereign model has been explained, in detail, for identification and access management leveraging blockchain technology. +* [Revisiting the non-personal data governance framework](https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/data-development-revisiting-non-personal-data-governance-framework/) 2020-12-30 + > In July 2020, an expert committee established by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) released a report on the Non-Personal Data (NPD) governance framework for India. The document is well-intentioned in that it recognises the public value of data, and the need to democratise its use. +* [Practising data stewardship in India, early questions](https://www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/blog/practising-data-stewardship-in-india/) 2020-10-23 + > Another functional question that needs to be resolved concerns how we communicate the value of data stewardship as an ideal, and relatedly the value of data itself. Given the unequal relationships between technology companies and people, the fact that data is a valuable resource that can be used for negotiation is still not necessarily understood. For instance, drivers on ride-hailing applications are forced to part with significant data that is used to generate profits for companies, but the drivers who are struggling for social security, and labour rights are not equipped to also bargain for data rights. +* [How can India spur a self sovereign identity revolution?](https://community.nasscom.in/communities/emerging-tech/how-can-india-spur-a-self-sovereign-identity-revolution.html) 2019-11-04 Sharat Chandra + > Using the existing Aadhar and India Stack platform, India can genuinely spur a self-sovereign identity revolution. IndiaStack ?” is a set of APIs that allows governments, businesses, startups and developers to utilise a unique digital Infrastructure to solve India’s hard problems towards presence-less, paperless, and cashless service delivery. The Open API team at iSPIRT has been a pro-bono partner in the development, evolution, and evangelisation of these APIs and systems.” DLT(Distributed Ledger Technology) can help in bolstering the “Consent Layer” of India Stack and democratize the data market. The Aadhar infrastructure, when married to a blockchain platform, can empower Indians digitally, in the most real sense. +* [Exploring Self Sovereign Identity in India](https://www.windley.com/archives/2018/07/exploring_self-sovereign_identity_in_india.shtml) 2018-07 Phil Windley + > In a multi-source identity world, Aadhaar is just one more (important) credential that Indian citizens would hold in their wallets. The other government issued documents that are used, for example, in the food distrubtion system could also be in the wallet. Aadhaar doesn't have change how it works now, but simply issue a verifiable credential based on the Aadhaar identity. Once they're available as verifiable credentials, they could be used in any digital scenario where foundation identity information is needed. As a bonus, thanks to minimal disclosure, most of the time the Aadhaar number wouldn't even have to be disclosed. + diff --git a/_posts/government/2023-06-09-new-zealand.md b/_posts/government/2023-06-09-new-zealand.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..4b541f62 --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/government/2023-06-09-new-zealand.md @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ +--- +title: Digital Identity New Zealand +layout: single +description: The Trust Economy in a Future New Zealand +excerpt: > + Our government is embarking on a journey to create A Digital Strategy for Aotearoa that seeks to respond to the social, economic, education and cultural opportunities from digital technology, along with the risks that these technologies can bring. +permalink : /government/new-zealand/ +canonical_url: https://decentralized-id.com/government/new-zealand/ +categories: ["Government"] +tags: ["new-zealand"] +last_modified_at: 2023-06-09 +--- + +* [The Trust Economy in a Future New Zealand](https://digitalidentity.nz/2021/06/16/the-trust-economy-in-a-future-new-zealand/) 2021-06-16 + > My interest was first piqued when I came across three videos on YouTube from [Rachel Botsman](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vbPXbm8eTw), [Jordan Perterson](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFXdsD-8SKk) and [Philipp Kristian Diekhöner.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNog-xrc_YA) + > + > Trust has always been at the centre of society overall and commerce in particular.  There’s a reason why during the first industrial revolution banks always built the most impressive, secure looking buildings in town – so you trusted them to deposit you money there! +* [Towards a Better Digital Identity Trust Framework in Aotearoa](https://digitalidentity.nz/2022/09/21/towards-a-better-digital-identity-trust-framework-in-aotearoa/) Digital Identity NZ 2022-09-21 + > It’s a great pleasure to share with you DINZ Reflections Report, a seminal piece of work that DINZ’s Digital Identity Trust Framework working group has developed over several months. +* [Aotearoa’s digital identity journey that leaves no-one behind](https://digitalidentity.nz/2022/05/18/aotearoas-digital-identity-journey-that-leaves-no-one-behind/) DigitalID NZ 2022-05-18 + > IEUDI, together with DINZ’s Te Kāhui Te Tiriti O DINZ and Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF) [work groups](https://digitalidentity.nz/working-groups/), detail the scope of DINZ’s mahi this year and into 2023 in pursuit of its mission – to create a digital identity ecosystem that enhances privacy, trust and improves access for all people in New Zealand. [...] + > + > The DISTF WG met last week also, to discuss the [Select Committee’s report](https://www.legislation.govt.nz/bill/government/2021/0078/latest/whole.html) following the [submissions](https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/bills-and-laws/bills-proposed-laws/document/BILL_116015/tab/submissionsandadvice), containing its recommended changes to [the Bill](https://www.legislation.govt.nz/bill/government/2021/0078/latest/whole.html) prior to its Second Reading. +* [A key place for Identity in the Digital Strategy for Aotearoa](https://digitalidentity.nz/2021/10/05/a-key-place-for-identity-in-the-digital-strategy-for-aotearoa/) < - Colin Wallis will now head Digital Identity.nz 2021-10-05 + > Our government is embarking on a journey to create [A Digital Strategy for Aotearoa](https://www.cio.com/article/3628718/national-strategy-digital-twin-and-skills-shortages-on-nz-tech-minister-s-mind.html) that seeks to respond to the social, economic, education and cultural opportunities from digital technology, along with the risks that these technologies can bring. +* [The Trust Economy in a Future New Zealand](https://digitalidentity.nz/2021/06/16/the-trust-economy-in-a-future-new-zealand/) 2021-06-16 + > Now with the 4th industrial (digital) revolution the old vertical, siloed trust models are breaking down and we are moving to a more horizontal, distributed environment. +* [Leading the digital trust conversation](https://digitalidentity.nz/2022/07/15/leading-the-digital-trust-conversation/) DI NewZealand 2022-07-15 + > the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Act has the potential to provide a game-changing regulatory foundation for the identification and authentication components of services delivered through the digital channel.  Those services that choose to be independently audited for compliance against the Framework’s security and privacy oriented rules and standards to become accredited, would then be able to differentiate those digital service brands through displaying an accreditation mark. +* [Postcard from the UK](https://digitalidentity.nz/2022/06/20/postcard-from-the-uk/) DIGITAL IDENTITY NEW ZEALAND 2022-06-20 + > It is on this last point that I do see a slight gap between the UK and Aotearoa. In the UK and in Europe more generally there seems to be more awareness of, and a sense of urgency around, the vulnerability of mobile smartphones, given the expectation that they will be the device of choice for most people to download digital identity related wallet apps. + +## Reports +* [New Report on Limits of “Consent” in New Zealand's Data Protection Law - Future of Privacy Forum](https://fpf.org/blog/new-report-on-limits-of-consent-in-new-zealands-data-protection-law/) 2022-06 FPF [report](https://fpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ABLI-FPF-Consent-Project-New-Zealand-Jurisdiction-Report-1.pdf) + > - notice and consent requirements for processing personal data in New Zealand’s data protection law; + > - the status of alternative legal bases for processing personal data which permit processing of personal data without consent if the data controller undertakes a risk impact assessment (e.g., legitimate interests); and + > - statutory bases for processing personal data without consent and exceptions or derogations from consent requirements in-laws and regulations. +* [Summary of Public Engagement of the Digital Strategy for Aotearoa discussion document](https://www.digital.govt.nz/dmsdocument/229~towards-a-digital-strategy-for-aotearoa-summary-of-public-engagement/html) 2022-04-12 New Zealand Govt. + > Several submitters commented that it has been too long since the last Digital Strategy was delivered in 2008. Some also commented on the timeliness of the Strategy as the government, businesses and communities were responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with the current focus, both domestically and internationally, on looking to build back better and lay the foundations for a better future. +* [INCLUSIVE AND ETHICAL USES OF DIGITAL IDENTITY](https://digitalidentity.nz/inclusive-and-ethical-uses-of-digital-identity/) 2022-04-01 DINZ + > In April 2022, DINZ launched a broad-scope members’ [Working Group](https://digitalidentity.nz/inclusive-and-ethical-uses-of-digital-identity/) in response to the increasing challenges for some groups in society to participate fully in [Aotearoa’s digital transformation](https://www.digital.govt.nz/digital-government/strategy/towards-a-digital-strategy-for-aotearoa/developing-a-digital-strategy-for-aotearoa/), with the aim of providing baseline supporting guidance to inform policy and service design. +* [DINZ’s annual Consumer Research](https://digitalidentity.nz/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2020/07/DINZ-Scrolling-Infographic-July-2020-FINAL.pdf) 2020-06 Digital Identity NZ + > ‘Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.’ These wise words from Maya Angelou encapsulate the key findings from our 2020 trust and identity research. + +## Organization +* [2022 Executive Council nominations now open](https://digitalidentity.nz/2022/10/06/executive-council-nominations-now-open/) Digital Identity NZ 2022-10-06 + > In December 2019, members elected the first Digital Identity NZ Executive Council. The Council is the governing group for the association; providing guidance and direction as we navigate the developing world of digital identity in Aotearoa. Each Council member is elected for a two-year term, with elections held annually and results notified at the Annual Meeting in December. So, as we approach the end of the year it is time for us to call for nominations for the Council seats coming up for re-election. +* [DINZ held the first Aotearoa Digital Identity Hui Taumata](https://digitalidentity.nz/2020/12/07/aotearoa-digital-identity-hui-taumata-2/) 2020-12-07 + > Bianca Lopes and David Birch shared with us their International perspectives and insights, including a whirlwind Identity world tour hosted by Bianca and her team at Talle.