Digital Identity Legislation

The Australian Government has released an exposure draft of the Digital Identity legislation (the Trusted Digital Identity Bill) to support the expansion of the Australian Government Digital Identity System (the System). The proposed legislation aims to enshrine in law, privacy and consumer safeguards in the System as it expands to include more services and sectors. The legislation also establishes permanent governance arrangements to be guided by principles of independence, transparency and accountability. Feedback is being sought on the draft legislation and the accompanying documents to make sure the System meets the expectations of Australians and Australian businesses. Available on the Digital Identity website: Guide to the Digital Identity legislation Trusted Digital Identity Bill 2021 exposure draft Trusted Digital Identity Framework (TDIF) accreditation rules Trusted Digital Identity rules Regulation Impact Statement (RIS)