Landonline security
Landonline uses a multi-layered, two factor authentication security system incorporating a unique electronic identification Digital Certificate, password and passphrase to ensure its security.
Only users from licensed firms are issued Digital Certificates, which include public and private encryption information keys, and only those authorised can certify and electronically sign documents.
To protect the integrity of official state records, it is imperative security around Landonline is maintained. Landonline security measures aim to maintain title register and digital cadastre integrity, and prevent unauthorised access to Landonline.
Technologies used to protect Landonline security transactions are used around the world by governments, leading financial and healthcare organisations and other global corporates.
Digital Certificates:
- Facilitate the use of internationally recognised public and private key encryption systems.
- Enable the use of cryptography to support secure Internet transactions.
- Are unique electronic identifiers, created and stored on a customer's PC. LINZ Digital Certificates can only be obtained and used by customers associated with a firm that has purchased a Landonline licence.
When used with the customer's username and password, Digital Certificates permit customers to log on to Landonline, and are used again by an authorised person to certify and electronically sign documents. This "one person – one certificate" rule allows LINZ to monitor system access and detect attempts to access the system by intruders.
If a Digital Certificate is shared knowingly or otherwise, LINZ security procedures revoke the Digital Certificate. Penalties include re-applying and paying for another Digital Certificate, with delays of up to five working days for processing.
Password and Passphrase:
- Digital Certificate holders have a responsibility to safeguard their username and password for accessing Landonline, as well as their individual Digital Certificate and associated passphrase.
- Digital Certificates must not be shared.
From the time customers log on to Landonline until they log off, their credentials and data are securely encrypted. All information sent over the Internet is encrypted, ensuring data cannot be captured or modified in transit.
See the information sheet titled Storage of Digital Certificates, passwords and passphrases - (pdf 27KB)
