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digital privacy
Australia’s Digital ID Comes Into Force
The Digital ID Act commenced in December.
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.
Bunnings Found to Breach Customer Privacy With Widespread Use of Facial Recognition Tech
Hundreds of thousands of customers of Bunnings, Australia’s dominant hardware retailer, were scanned without their knowledge.
Top Australian Car Brands Storing Data, Voice, and Video Information
Seven out of 10 of Australia’s most-sold car brands are storing driver data at various levels, with some data being used for AI creation.
New Zealand’s Digital ID Authority Starts Work
The Trust Framework Authority is New Zealand’s regulator of accredited digital identity services. It accredits providers and polices the sector.
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.
Push for National Digital ID in Australia Making ‘Progress’: Minister
Legislation will be introduced ‘end of this year’ or ‘early next year’
