This appeared during the week.
Federal government pushing ahead with opt-in digital ID system
Tom McIlroy
Published: October 5 2017 - 12:00AM
The federal government is taking its plans for an opt-in digital ID system to the private sector for feedback, offering the potential of a nationally-consistent tool for Australians to prove their identities online.
Assistant Minister for Digital Transformation Angus Taylor will announce plans to approach industry for expert feedback on standards for the project in Wollongong on Thursday, as it seeks a workable and well-developed framework ahead of wider testing.
The move comes as the government seeks drivers' license data and photos from state and territory governments as part of its efforts to build a national database for anti-terror strategies.
Currently in beta testing phase, the proposed opt-in digital identification system is planned for use in government services and by the private sector, through the new $40 million Govpass platform, a secure system being developed by the government's Digital Transformation Agency.
It seeks to replicate in-person proof of ID processes online, saving users time and improving convenience.
The system also has the potential to reduce the number of usernames and passwords and could be used in the future for banking, utilities and other online services and financial transactions.
"We've been working with key stakeholders, including government, industry and privacy advocates over the past 12 months to draft this framework," Mr Taylor said.
"It includes robust rules for accrediting identity providers and standards to prove an identity.
"It lays out privacy, security, risk and fraud management requirements, as well as standards for usability and accessibility."
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I reckon this will last a year or two as opt-in then migrate to opt-out and then become virtually compulsory if you wish to have any dealings with Governments, the banks and so on.
See if I am not wrong and you can wonder how long the IHI Service and the Medicare Care / Number will last while you are at it!
David.
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