Verification app set to be a game-changer for identity checks
Government investing in a solution that supports businesses in managing identity checks.
Hospitality New Zealand (Hospitality NZ) has welcomed the launch of the NZ Verify/Whakatūturu app, which verifies international digital credentials.
Hospitality NZ Chief Executive Steve Armitage said: “We’re pleased to see the Government investing in a solution that supports businesses in managing identity checks.
“Because it’s a government-led tool, there’s confidence that digital identification will be recognised by other government agencies. Its user-friendly, cost-free model also encourages widespread adoption across venues and accommodation providers.
“We also note that NZ Verify/Whakatūturu does not store any personally identifiable information and only allows businesses to view information that the user has consented to share.”
Hospitality New Zealand also manages the Kiwi Access Card, a government-recognised form of photographic identification and evidence of age.
“Through the Kiwi Access Card, we are also exploring digital credentials and aim to be the first privately-delivered digitised ID card, compatible with NZ Verify/Whakatūturu,” Mr Armitage added.
The Department of Internal Affairs will showcase the app at Hospitality New Zealand’s annual conference in June, helping hospitality businesses adopt and evolve with digital identity developments.
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