A draft legislation that offers vital safeguards for face biometrics and digital ID verification services in Australia has received parliament’s approval after significant adjustments were made to it. Dubbed Identity Verification Services Bill 2023, the legal text also provides the framework for oversight and transparency in digital ID verification processes.
According to a media release from the Attorney General’s Department, the move by parliament represents an important step in government’s efforts to secure the country’s digital ID verification ecosystem as Australians seek to conveniently and securely engage with the digital economy without exposing themselves to identity
