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Andrew Black of ConnectID on Fintech Chatter Podcast

135: ConnectID | Andrew Black

By Joanne Cousins on 17/02/2023

In episode 135 of Fintech Chatter Podcast Dexter Cousins is joined by Andrew Black, Managing Director of ConnectID.

About ConnectID

ConnectID aims to become Australia’s first and leading reusable digital identity exchange, allowing citizens to take more control over their identity and data, and enabling organisations to unlock value and reduce security risks. 

Part of Australian Payments Plus (which also includes eftpos, BPAY, Beem and the New Payments Platform) ConnectID provides businesses access to trusted and reliable identity data, and is partnering with the big 4 banks to launch this Digital Identity ecosystem for Australians.

Find out more - https://connectid.com.au

About Andrew Black

Andrew is an established leader in the Digital Identity industry, working with state and federal government here in Australia. He also works with international bodies to shape future technology evolutions and policies to protect citizen data and rights. 

Originally hailing from Scotland, Andrew spent the past decade leading digital ventures on data and cyber security in 2 major UK banks, having most recently led Open Banking and Digital Identity.

Connect with Andrew 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-black-a5118239/

Find out more about Open Banking/CDR

Article written by Joanne Cousins

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