The Digital Identity Services Trust Framework regulator is called the Trust Framework Authority. The role of the authority is to accredit digital identity service providers. 

It’s a separate statutory function within the Department of Internal Affairs and came into effect on 1 July 2024.

The Trust Framework Authority regulator:

• accredits providers
• makes sure accredited providers consistently meet the laws, rules and regulations of the trust framework
• assesses and investigates complaints made about accredited providers or services
• manages the accreditation mark for the digital identity services trust framework.

Part of

Department of Internal Affairs