Choice
The decision to create and use a Digital Identity is up to you.
If you can’t use Digital Identity, or don’t want to, you can keep accessing government services on the phone or in person at government shop fronts across the country.

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.
Age requirements
Currently, the sole identity provider, myGovID requires people to be 15 years or older to create a Digital Identity.