About digital identity
To access some services or products, you have to first verify your identity. This lets the service or product provider know you are who you say you are. Setting up a Digital ID allows you to verify your identity online, without having to provide extra personal information.
The Australian Government is introducing legislation for secure, convenient, voluntary and inclusive ways to verify your identity online.
The Digital ID System is a key part of Australia’s broader digital transformation. The system will help strengthen Australia’s growing digital economy in 2 key ways.
- The Digital ID System will develop secure, convenient, voluntary and inclusive methods of verifying identity in online transactions for both the public and private sector. The Digital ID System will protect the privacy and security of personal information.
- The Digital ID System will help build trust in digital identity services. The system will help streamline online services, and support further development of the digital sector.
Find out more about Australia's Digital ID system.
Our role as Digital ID regulator
The ACCC was announced as the initial Digital ID regulator in 2023.
We will be responsible for:
- accrediting entities providing digital identity services
- approving entities to participate in the Australian Government Digital ID System
- undertaking compliance monitoring and enforcement activities for non-privacy aspects of the Digital ID System.
The Information Commissioner will be the regulator for the privacy aspects of the Digital ID System.