Recent large-scale data breaches in Australia have highlighted concerns about the collection, handling and storage of identity documents, as well as the significant risks to individuals and organisation.
While legislative requirements outline verification obligations, the retention of identity documents can be unclear, resulting in organisations storing more than necessary for longer than needed and potentially using insecure practices.
Digital identity has become increasingly common as governments and organisations seek to use individuals' biometric markers to streamline verification processes and mitigate the risk of fraudulent activities.
Within the identity landscape, DSPANZ primarily focuses on how digital identity can be safely and securely operationalised across the
Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand business software sector.
Digital Identity Working Group
The Digital Identity Working Group brings together DSPANZ members and invited industry or government participants to identify opportunities for promoting secure identity verification and reducing the collection of identity documents.
Members can access meeting outcomes and further information about the working group.
Working Group Chairs
Chris Denney, DSPANZ Director & President
Nathan Kerr, DSPANZ Member - One Click Group
Resources
Secure Storage and Management of TFNs and Personal Information Best Practice Guidance
Access the Secure Storage and Management of Tax File Numbers and Personal Information: Best Practice Guidance for Australian Business Software Providers here.
Digital ID Rules, Digital ID Accreditation Rules and Accreditation Data Standards
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Department of Finance's consultation on the draft Digital ID Rules, Digital ID accreditation Rules and Accreditation Data Standards on 25 June 2024.
Digital ID Bill 2023 and Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Economics to their inquiry on the Digital ID Bill 2023 and Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023 on 18 January 2024.
Digital ID Bill & Rules
We provided a submission to the Department of Finance's consultation on the Digital ID Legislation and Digital ID Rules on 10 October 2023.
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Australia's Digital Identity Legislation Submission Phase 3
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) Digital Identity Legislation on 27 October 2021. Access a full copy of this submission here.
Digital Identity Legislation Position Paper Submission
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Digital Transformation Agency's Digital Identity Legislation Position Paper on 16 July 2021. Find a summary of the submission and access a full copy here.
Transition to Strengthening Client Verification
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Australian Taxation Office and the Tax Practitioners Board's consultation on the transition to strengthening client verification on 10 June 2021. Access a copy of this submission here.
Digital Identity Legislation Submission
ABSIA submitted to the Digital Transformation Agency's Digital Identity Legislation consultation on 18 December 2020. Access a full copy of this submission here.
Submission to Release 4 of the TDIF
ABSIA submitted to the 4th release of the Trusted Digital Identity Framework documentation on 5 February 2020. This submission highlighted the need to support SMEs wishing to become accredited under the framework.