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Australian Digital ID Bill ‘Might Not Be as Voluntary as They Say’: Senator
Opening a bank account without a digital ID may require visiting a physical branch, which is falling in numbers, the Senator pointed out.
Over 60,000 Sign Petition to Scrap National Digital ID
‘History has shown that the aggregation of personal information can lead to targeted misuse, both by state and non-state actors.’
Senate Passes Australia’s National Digital ID
The vote passed with the support of the Australian Labor Party, the Greens, the Jacqui Lambie Network, and independent David Van.
National Digital ID to Be Expanded to Private Businesses in 2 Years
Debate on the national digital ID system has been shut down, according to One Nation senators.
Major Bank Says 46 Percent of Australians Ready for National Digital ID
The Australian Senate is set to debate the digital ID legislation on Wednesday.
120,000 Sign Petition Against Impending National Digital ID
The Digital ID Bill 2023 is up for debate in the Australian Senate on March 27.
West Australians Offered Payout If They Sign up to Digital ID
Parents can get $250 for each secondary student and $150 for each primary student and kindergartener—provided they sign up for the ServicesWA app.
Big Four Bank Westpac to Close Multiple Branches
The Financial Sector Union said Australians should have the right to do their banking in the manner they choose instead of being driven into digital banking
‘Voluntary’ Digital ID Could Become Mandatory in Practice: Senators
The bill provides ‘no protection against the creeping expansion of the digital ID requirements,’ argued two Coalition senators.
Senator Concerned National Digital ID Will Create Centralised Treasure Trove of Data
One cyber expert says the risk of creating a ‘honeypot of data’ for hackers was low.
National Digital ID Will Curb Identity Theft, Cyber Attacks: Banking Association
Australia will likely implement a national digital ID for its population in the coming months and years.
Digital ID Needs Protection Against ‘Mission Creep’: Researchers
The research group said in India and China, similar systems eventually expanded placing civil liberties at risk.
Supermarket Giant Woolworths Supports Digital ID in Australia
‘We support the acceleration of legislation to expand the scope of the digital ID,’ Woolworths said.
Digital ID Bill Sparks ‘Mass Surveillance’ Concerns in Australia
A digital rights organisation recommends that law enforcement agencies be prohibited from accessing digital ID data.
Starmer Backs Digital Health Records Following Blair’s Call to Sell NHS Data
The Labour leader’s pledge comes in the wake of controversial COVID-19 passes, fears around proposals for digital ID, and concerns over the sale of data.
‘Resist Now Before It’s Too Late’: Senator Issues Warning on Digital ID
The legislation was introduced into the Parliament in late November, before being referred to a committee that is due to report back in late February.
Minister Could Have Authority to Empower 3rd-Parties to Investigate ‘Misinformation’: FOI
Minister feared a ‘US-style’ debate on free speech could derail Misinformation Bill.
Australia to Spend $145 Million on ‘Voluntary’ Digital ID
Digital ID legislation has been introduced into the Australian Senate.
