Tag: Digital ID

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Big banks get in on digital ID

The federal government’s two taxpayer-funded digital identity offerings are set to get some major competitors, with the big banks finalising their own digital identity framework. The Payment Systems Board...

Govt opens digital ID private sector

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The federal government has begun the process of opening up its digital identity project to the private sector, with hopes the big banks will buy into the controversial scheme....

Govt’s digital ID is in trouble

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The government needs to conduct a full-scale review to get its digital identity project back under control in the wake of spiralling costs, delays and a lack of transparency,...

Govt flags digital ID budget spend

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
An extra $67.2 million earmarked for the government’s digital ID project is just one of several tech investments to be featured in next month’s budget, according to outgoing digital...

Govt identity inquiry overdue

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
A government inquiry into identity security is running more than two months behind schedule as the Coalition mulls a new iteration of the National Identity Security Strategy. The review...

Identity security inquiry launched

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The federal government has announced a two-month review into the current arrangements for the protection and management of identity information, with plans to update the National Identity Security Strategy....

Digital ID remains the delivery key

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Federal and State governments should not ignore the lessons of the MyHealth record debate if they wish to win traction with the public for plans regarding a secure national...

Digital iD founder quits AusPost

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The founder and general manager of Australia Post’s Digital iD program has left the organisation as the market-leading project faces funding cuts and a shrinking team. InnovationAus.com understands the...

Identity ideas hit the mainstream

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The development of a workable framework for a co-ordinated approach to digital identity is proving to be a tough nut to crack. But there is at least now plenty...

RBA calls for ID coordination

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned against an uncoordinated approach to digital identity, saying this would lead to “inefficiencies” and security risks. Addressing the Business Banking Summit last...