The Digital ID Bill 2023 and Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023 have now passed the Senate and are expected to progress to the House of Representatives in the next sitting period this year. The key amendments made to the Exposure Draft of the Digital ID Bill 2023 were:
- Ensuring alternate ways to access services without Digital ID are easy to use and don’t disadvantage those who do not want a digital ID.
- Setting a timeframe for the phased roll out of the Government system.
- Strengthening the position and requirements to ensure Digital ID is inclusive for people who may face barriers to access.
- Creating a law enforcement reporting framework for transparency.
- Stronger personal control around deactivation and reactivation of Digital IDs.
- Further restrictions on data retention.
- Making it easier for small businesses that seek accreditation to have privacy law coverage.
- Strengthening the requirements around biometric testing.
- Committing to developing a redress framework for individuals using the Government system.
- Further limiting data profiling.
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