Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00160:section:3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00160
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 3
Character Range: 15477–16891

3  Objects
 (1) The objects of this Act are as follows:
 (a) to provide individuals with secure, convenient, voluntary and inclusive ways to verify their identity in online transactions with government and businesses;
 (aa) to facilitate the inclusion of individuals in digital society by supporting the provision of digital ID services that are accessible for individuals who experience barriers in using such services;
 (b) to promote privacy and the security of personal information used to verify the identity or attributes of individuals;
 (c) to facilitate economic benefits for, and reduce burdens on, the Australian economy by encouraging the use of digital IDs and online services;
 (d) to promote trust in digital ID services amongst the Australian community.
 (2) These objects are to be achieved by:
 (a) establishing an accreditation scheme for entities providing digital ID services; and
 (b) providing additional privacy safeguards for the provision of accredited digital ID services; and
 (c) establishing an Australian Government Digital ID System that is secure, easy to use, voluntary, accessible, inclusive and reliable; and
 (d) strengthening the oversight and regulation of:
 (i) accredited digital ID service providers; and
 (ii) entities participating in the Australian Government Digital ID System; and
 (iii) the integrity and performance of the Australian Government Digital ID System.