Northern Territory brings Australia closer to nationwide mDL rollout
Australia’s mobile driver’s license (mDL) map continues to fill in, with the Northern Territory being the latest jurisdiction to commit…
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Au10tix, Neo bring biometric identity verification to Australian gaming kiosks
Au10tix has integrated its identity verification platform into self-service kiosks from Australian automation provider Neo, bringing biometric matching, liveness detection,…
Australia broadens privacy protections for digital ID with new strategy
An increased risk of data breaches and biometric surveillance have prompted Australia’s federal government to introduce a broad new digital…
NSW introduces facial recognition at gambling venues for statewide exclusion register
The government of New South Wales is cracking down on gambling with a new set of reforms, including a statewide…
OpenID Foundation says interoperability should drive Australia’s verifiable credentials strategy
Interoperability is a key issue identified by the OpenID Foundation in its response to the Australian Government’s Department of Finance…
Australia’s Coles, Woolworths test facial recognition amid retail crime debate
Two of Australia’s largest supermarket chains are testing facial recognition technology as they weigh new tools to combat rising retail…
Australia’s eSafety boss seeks easier access to documents in ongoing battle with social media
Australia continues to try and find ways to make social media giants follow its social media minimum age (SMMA) law….
Western Australia Police criticized for cutting corners on LFR consultation, PIA
Western Australia Police invited additional criticism and controversy into their June pilot of live facial recognition with transparency and consultation…
Australia’s myGov app passes 10M users as digital ID reforms advance
The official e-government app in Australia has hit a major milestone. Australia’s myGov now has more than 10 million people…
Australia clarifies when retailers can legally use facial recognition
See that dress in the shop window? It sees you. New guidance from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner…
