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Australia: Digital ID Act 2024 including data protection regulation enters into force

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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 …

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2023-09-19
in consultation

On 19 September 2023, the Australian Government opened a consultation on the draft Digital ID Bill …

2023-10-10
processing consultation

On 10 October 2023, the Australian Government closed its consultation on the draft Digital ID Bill.…

2023-11-30
under deliberation

On 30 November 2023, the Digital ID Bill 2023 was introduced to the House of Representatives. The B…

2024-03-27
under deliberation

On 27 March 2024, the Senate passed the Digital ID Bill. The Bill introduces a voluntary Accreditat…

2024-05-16
adopted

On 16 May 2024, the House of Representatives passed the Digital ID Bill. The Bill expands the Austr…

2024-12-01
in force

On 16 May 2024, the Digital ID Act 2024 entered into force. The Bill expands the Australian Governm…