A tech expert says there's good reason to be sceptical about digital identifications.  

Digital Services Minister Judith Collins says driver licences could soon be available on our phones before the end of the year.  

New South Wales has already rolled out a similar service. 

Digital Identity New Zealand Executive Director Andy Higgs told Francesca Rudkin it has to be done in good faith.  

He says in some countries people are treated as a number, with much of their personal information stored with the licence. 

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