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Australia’s Digital ID Comes Into Force
The Digital ID Act commenced in December.
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids Rules Out Digital ID
Under 16 year olds will be barred from accessing X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Reddit.
Senate Inquiry Backs Under-16s Social Media Ban Without Digital ID
The lower house has passed the Bill, meaning it will now go to the Senate for a vote.
Elon Musk Concerned Under 16 Social Media Ban Could Force Digital ID on All Australians
The Bill is aimed at restricting social media access for under 16 year olds over concerns of increasing mental health problems.
Social Media Giants Need to Keep Under 16s Off Their Platform or Risk $50 Million Fines
‘The penalty amounts are intentionally large, which reflects the significance of the harms the Bill is intended to safeguard against,’ the government says.
Banks Introduce New Technology and Controls to ‘Shield Australians From Scams’
More intelligence sharing between banks, biometric identity scans, and double checks when you are paying someone new are among the changes
China’s Internet Is Being Erased as CCP Tests System to Monitor All Online Activity
A new surveillance system now being tested in China would eliminate online privacy and allow the regime to monitor all online activity.
Opinion: Digital ID Goes Global
Perhaps there’s a corner of Slovakia where Big Brother’s gaze doesn’t reach—yet.
Opinion: 5 Reasons to Sign Up for Your Digital ID
Have your every move tracked with the precision of a bloodhound on a scent trail.
Australian Parliament Passes National Digital ID Law
Eighty-seven members voted for, and 56 against the Digital ID Bill 2024.
Mums, Dads, Grandparents Raise Alarm on Digital ID, Not Just ‘Tinfoil-Hat Brigade’: MP
Australia’s digital bill has been sent to the Federation Chamber for debate, and then back to the House on May 16.
Budget 2024: Labor to Invest $288 Million into Rolling out the National Digital ID
The digital ID system will make cybersecurity ’simpler, safer, and more secure,' says Finance Minister Katy Gallagher.
Digital ID Bill on Agenda in House of Representatives
Parliament promises to be busy in the first week of May, with digital ID and net zero legislation among the bills to be considered, along with the budget.
Senator Warns Digital ID Could Link With ‘Misinformation’ Bill, Digital Currency
Thousands have gathered at rallies across major capital cities to protest Australia’s impending national digital ID.
ANALYSIS: Digital ID Deadline Looms, Yet Only 8 Percent of Indonesians Are Onboard
The government’s goal was for 220 million citizens to be signed up to its digital ID by June 2024.
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.