New digital ID system to give Australians control of their private data

The “world leading” digital-ID verification project called Trust Exchange, or TEx, would help give Australians control of their private data.

A “world leading” digital-ID verification project will help give Australians control of their private data.

The Trust Exchange, or TEx, platform will store information like date of birth, address, citizenship, visa status, qualifications and other government-held details.

The verification system, which isn’t duplicating digital ID, can be accessed via the myGov digital wallet on your mobile phone. Reports say it will use a QR code.

Government Services Minister Bill Shorten will tell the National Press Club on Tuesday that TEx will remove the need for people to hand over multiple forms of sensitive ID.

Shorten will say the process could be used when applying for jobs or renting accommodation.

“Whatever the case, online or in person, you choose what is shared, you consent to it being shared and you can trust it is safe,” advance media notes say he will say.

“All that has been exchanged has been a digital ‘thumbs up’ from the government that you are who you say you are.”

People will consent via their digital wallet to share specific types of information.

“Take the case of someone going to the local RSL and wanting to prove they’re from interstate or that they’re over 18,” Shorten will say.

“They’d just hold their phone up to a QR code or tap-to-pay machine and a digital token will be sent to the club vouching for their identity, address and age.

“None of that information needs to be kept by the club. The token will be a valuable promise to the club, but of zero value to a cybercriminal.”

Shorten will say he hopes TEx will rival the “gold standard” European regulator for data protection, but without the complexity.

Services Australia will manage the program roll out, partnering with other government systems.

People will be able to choose how much personal information they share with businesses or services under a form of digital-ID verification.

– TND with AAP

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