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The Evidence of Identity (EOI) Standard (Version 2.0) has been replaced by the Identification Management Standards as of 1 March 2021. The standard should be used for reference only.
Guidance still in use:
This guide provides organisations with information to help them understand how personal names are used and to improve the quality of their personal name data.
The following references are a historic record:
They are links to old and/or superseded documents for reference purposes only. For more information contact identity@dia.govt.nz
For any enquiries about these documents or the new Identification Standards, contact the Identification Standards Team identity@dia.govt.nz
Page last updated July 2026
