Miguel Carrasco’s Post

𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐃 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 The Digital ID Bill 2024 and the Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill have passed Parliament, expected to receive Royal Consent in the next few weeks, with an estimated commencement date in November 2024. This legislative framework is intended to strengthen the existing voluntary Digital ID accreditation scheme, support the expansion and governance of the Digital ID system, and strengthen privacy and consumer protection. Within two years, Australians are expected to be able to create their Digital IDs through their preferred service providers and be able to use such IDs to verify who they are at both public and private sector entities. The 𝑨𝑪𝑪𝑪 will be appointed as the initial Digital ID regulator, with responsibilities of: ✳ accrediting Digital ID service providers, ✳ approving which services can participate in the Australian Government Digital ID System (AGDIS), and ✳ enforcing the non-privacy aspects of the legislation. The 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒓 will be responsible for regulating and enforcing the privacy-related aspects of the Digital ID accreditation scheme. Curious to explore the interactions between this upcoming legislative framework and the AML/CTF Act & Rules, and the Privacy Act. For more information: https://lnkd.in/g5bVgXGQ https://lnkd.in/gqyRtVqE

As the UK government enters into prorogation, the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill unfortunately did not make 'wash-up'. Many other important bills also did not make the cut. For many firms operating in and around the #digitalidentity space this will come as a disappointment. On behalf of our members, the OIX - Open Identity Exchange will continue to work tirelessly with Ministers and policy makers as a new government is formed post General Election. The Digital Verification Services (DVS) aspect of the DPDI Bill (Part 2) calls for the creation of a register for trusted DVS providers and a information Gateway for sharing information with these providers. We will staunchly support continuation of these requirements with the new government, however we cannot presently speculate what form any new Bill will take. Under the current digital identity and attributes trust framework, Right to Work, Right to Rent and DBS checks remain an active part of the electronic IDV market and will continue to be, with or without legislation. The benefits of digital ID for the UK are clear and the private sector will keep on regardless, so the delay of the DPDI Bill cannot pause the tremendous innovation that our sector continues to demonstrate. OIX - Open Identity Exchange will continue to promote the use of digital ID as an ethical, secure, private and inclusive technology to benefit society at large.

Updates on Australia’s Digital ID bill: more privacy protections and a legislated commitment to opening the system to Private players within 2 years. This is a small hypothetical win for a number of Industry players but a lot of uncertainty remains. #digitalID #Australia #TDIF

Digital ID will, in the government’s words, “provide individuals with secure, convenient, voluntary and inclusive ways to verify their identity for use in online transactions with government and businesses”. https://lnkd.in/g6VUH8df #australiangovernment

Commonwealth statutory declarations can now be witnessed digitally via @myGov, leveraging the Government's Digital ID system and eliminating the need for in-person witnessing. This innovative step, announced by Finance Minister Katy Gallagher, Government Services Minister Bill Shorten, and Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, is another demonstration of the practical benefits of Digital ID. #DigitalTransformation #DigitalID #StatutoryDeclarations https://lnkd.in/gdrihD7q

This is a good graphic of the proposed digital identity model.It’s good to see a voluntary model that reduces the incidence of copies of identity credentials.

Another step in Australia’s journey towards a digital future. In UAE most government transactions can be done digitally. I went to a govt office only when I arrived and never since. Excited about the digital journey. The key challenge compared to UAE that Australia must address is safety of the Australian people, UAE has an amazing track record of protecting its citizens and residents. Now Australian legislators, justice system and law enforcement needs to rise to the challenges of digital identity. #DigitalFuture #DigitalIdentity #CyberSecurity

News from Companies House that they are adopting One Login from Government Digital Service. Great that CH are making progress on verifying directors and people interacting with the services; this is a key step to reducing fraud. I have a couple of questions on this though: ❓ Is this a global service? Can non-UK directors/citizens access the services? ❓ Is the service inclusive? If someone doesn't have documents (e.g. 13% in UK don't have passports, 25% don't have driving licence), are there alternative means to access the services? https://lnkd.in/ei2xBrDv?

The new trusted digital ID capability will strengthen and benefit all citizens and businesses online through increased confidence and trust.

The Digital ID Bill 2024 and Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2024 has now passed the House of Representatives! This is a huge milestone for the program which has been in the works for years. This provides certainty for the expansion of the Australian Government Digital ID System and for providers and services to apply to join the Government’s system – meaning Australians will soon be provided with more choice of secure and trusted Digital ID providers. The ACCC will be the Digital ID Regulator alongside the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner who will regulate the privacy aspects of Australia’s Digital ID System. You can read more about the Digital ID System and what it means for you at digitalidentity.gov.au