The Digital ID Rules 2024 have been registered together with the Digital ID (Phasing-in of Participation in the Australian Government Digital ID System) Determination 2024 to support the operation of the Digital ID Act which aims to provide individuals with secure, convenient, voluntary and inclusive ways to verify their identity for use in online transactions with government and businesses. Background.
The Rules include details of the Australian Government Digital ID System (the AGDIS) including:
• fit and proper person considerations relevant to accreditation and participating in the AGDIS;
• requirements for participating in the AGDIS;
• record keeping obligations for certain entities; and
• arrangements relating to the notification and management of cyber security and digital ID fraud incidents that have occurred in relation to the AGDIS, including information sharing powers for the System Administrator.
Upon the commencement of the Digital ID Act and the Rules, only public sector entities are eligible to participate in the AGDIS. Further rules and standards may need to be made to enable private sector participation in the AGDIS within 2 years following commencement of the Digital ID Act. This could include rules on issues such as redress, interoperability, charging, dispute resolution, liability and holding information outside Australia.
The Rules also include:
Digital ID (Accreditation) Rules 2024
Digital ID (Accreditation) Data Standards 2024
Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Rules 2024
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Author: David Jacobson
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