Applications for an additional digital identity service

This guidance applies when a digital identity provider already accredited to provide a digital identity service intends to apply to the Trust Framework Authority for accreditation of an additional service.

Contact the Trust Framework Authority at TFA@dia.govt.nz to discuss what will be required for your application.

Any applications for a new service will need to meet the requirements of the Digital Indentity Services Trust Framework legislation in place on the date the application for a new service is submitted.

The following general advice applies:

Application area

Whether required

What is required in an application for an additional service for an accredited provider

Provider questions, per application form

Yes

Only answer the questions in the application form where there has been a change, or where a different response applies for the additional service. For example, there may a different contact person or different individuals involved in the governance or the management, design or delivery of the service.

Only provide documents where there has been a change.

Conformance against the New Zealand Identification Standards

Yes

A full independent evaluation of the additional service(s) for which accreditation is sought is required. 

Trust Framework Authority Service Assessment

Yes

A new service assessment is required. This includes:

  • answering the questions in the Service Details section of the application form
  • providing a detailed description of the service
  • providing a data management plan
  • providing a demonstration of the service
  • attendance at a question and answer session if required by the Trust Framework Authority

Privacy

Yes

A new independent privacy evaluation will be required.

Security

Yes

A new independent privacy evaluation will be required. However note that where the previous evaluation took place in the last 12 months, relevant parts of it may be reused. The parts of the previous evaluation to be reused must be agreed with the independent evaluator as part of agreeing the scope of the independent security evaluation.

The application form and other relevant documents are also available on the Forms and Guidance
section of our website.