Australia: Data protection regulation in Digital ID Act 2024
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Digital ID Act 2024 including data protection regulation enters into force
On 16 May 2024, the Digital ID Act 2024 entered into force. The Bill expands the Australian Government Digital ID System (AGDIS) to include private sector entities, initially focusing on government services before expanding to include banks, credit …
SourceDigital ID Bill 2024 including data protection regulation was adopted by the House of Representatives
On 16 May 2024, the House of Representatives passed the Digital ID Bill. The Bill expands the Australian Government Digital ID System (AGDIS) to include private sector entities, initially focusing on government services before expanding to include b…
SourceDigital ID Bill 2024 including data protection regulation was passed by the Senate
On 27 March 2024, the Senate passed the Digital ID Bill. The Bill introduces a voluntary Accreditation Scheme with cybersecurity and data privacy requirements for accredited Digital ID providers. In particular, the Bill grants individuals rights ove…
SourceDigital ID Bill 2023 including data protection regulation was introduced to House of Representatives
On 30 November 2023, the Digital ID Bill 2023 was introduced to the House of Representatives. The Bill introduces a voluntary Accreditation Scheme with cybersecurity and data privacy requirements for accredited Digital ID providers. In particular, t…
SourceAustralian Government closes consultation on Digital ID Bill 2023 including data protection regulation
On 10 October 2023, the Australian Government closed its consultation on the draft Digital ID Bill. The draft Bill proposes to expand the existing Digital ID system, which is currently limited to accessing government services, to the private sector …
SourceAustralian Government opened consultation on Digital ID Bill 2023 including data protection regulation
On 19 September 2023, the Australian Government opened a consultation on the draft Digital ID Bill until 10 October 2023. The draft Bill proposes to expand the existing Digital ID system, which is currently limited to accessing government services, …
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