Age verification debates continue in UK, Australia
Kids as young as seven are accessing age-restricted items such as weapons, alcohol and vapes in the United Kingdom, digital…
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Australian government opts against online age verification mandate
Australia’s Albanese government has opted out of imposing a mandatory age verification regime for online pornography and other adult content,…
Law blocking use of Clearview’s facial recognition in Australia could be reconsidered
Law enforcement in the U.S. used Clearview AI’s facial recognition in a recent investigation of sexual offences against children, which…
Australia launches platform with identity verification for betting self-exclusion
Australia wants to help its citizens quit gambling with a new platform that players can use to exclude themselves from…
Australia moves responsibility for federal biometrics to Attorney General’s Department
The Australian government is in the process of rolling out digital IDs with the anticipation of putting out legislation for…
Alleged problems with Australia’s myGov responsible for $373M losses
Australia has reportedly admitted that the nation has been defrauded of at least AU$557 million (US$373 million) in just the…
Australia could finalize digital ID legislation by mid-2024, but long road still ahead
After years of delays and reorganizations, Australia’s national digital identity system may be on the horizon. The country’s Finance Minister…
Australian gaming operator calls for coordination on facial recognition for restrictions
Gambling and hospitality company Endeavour Group has expressed support for the state of Victoria’s gaming reform in an announcement. The…
Study shows growing trust and adoption of digital government services among Australians
Findings have revealed that around 94 percent of Australians have had access to at least one digital government service and…
NSW advances digital ID accessibility, while Australian govt changes horses midstream
While the federal government works to develop Australia’s national identity program, New South Wales (NSW) is moving swiftly ahead in…
