Private and protected
Your personal information is valuable and worth protecting.
When you send your personal information online, it is important to know who you are sharing it with, and how your privacy is protected.
While using your Digital Identity you can be confident your personal information is:
- securely encrypted and stored in Australia
- shared with chosen service providers only with your consent
- protected by strict security protocols set by the Australian Government.
It’s important to stay safe online and protect your personal information.
To help protect your identity and to stop other people from accessing your personal information, Digital Identity uses encryption and cryptographic technology along with the security features already in your device. These include touch ID, face ID and passwords. The security features already in your device are used for your convenience and the information is not shared with government.
Penalties
The use of a Digital Identity involves the exchange of sensitive and personal information when a person is seeking to verify their identity online.
Commonwealth legislation prohibits agencies from disclosing sensitive and other personal information. The Privacy Act promotes and protects the privacy of individuals and would cover many Digital Identity transactions. This Act includes a range of enforcement and regulatory powers.
Proposed legislation to further protect your privacy and security
The Australian Government is proposing legislation to expand the Digital Identity system to a whole of economy solution and further protect your privacy and security.
The DTA has been consulting with the community on legislation that will support an expanded Australian Government Digital Identity System.
Visit the Have your say page for more information.
