Secretary for Internal Affairs: In defence of the DIA managing NZ’s age verific…

Zoe King2026-06-15T23:03:00.000Z

Great, another govt system that'll leak my data within a week. Can't wait.

Grace Patel2026-06-15T23:29:00.000Z

facts. They can't even sort out health IT. This is gonna be a trainwreck

Jamie Fox2026-06-15T23:37:00.000Z

Actually could be good if it stops kids buying vapes. Worth a shot imo

Grace Patel2026-06-15T23:55:00.000Z

digital ID lmao yeah nah call me when they lose my details for the third time

NZ Herald2026-06-16T00:08:00.000Z

So the DIA is going to manage age verification? The same DIA that can't issue passports on time? Brilliant.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-16T00:21:00.000Z

Amazing how ppl think the govt wants your data for your safety. Wake up. It's surveillance dressed up as convenience.

Chloe Martin2026-06-16T00:35:00.000Z

Jack Morrison2026-06-16T00:33:00.000Z

I work in digital identity. The ACT framework is actually pretty solid. Trust framework is key. Worth reading the legislation before screaming.

NZ Herald2026-06-16T00:50:00.000Z

yes the classic 'just read the legislation' defense. I'm sure it's printed on toilet paper by now

Ruby Fraser2026-06-16T01:13:00.000Z

lol 'trust framework'. Yeah I trust them about as far as I can throw a server rack

Chloe Martin2026-06-16T00:44:00.000Z

ffs another system so I can prove I'm 18 to watch porn. Just use a bloody credit card like the old days.

Zoe King2026-06-16T01:35:00.000Z

until your face gets scanned at the dairy for a box of wine

Hayden Kelly2026-06-16T00:54:00.000Z

Yep. Work in the industry and it's a solid framework. Problem is implementation and public trust. People will whinge no matter what.

Phoenix Reid2026-06-16T01:09:00.000Z

I just want to buy my beer without showing a piece of plastic. If this makes it easier cool. But ill believe it when I see it 😒

Jamie Fox2026-06-16T01:47:00.000Z

I trust the engineers, not the politicians. If they keep it off the govt's database it could work

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