The Digital ID Act commenced on 1 December 2024,  please read our article on what's changing for more information.


This material is owned and prepared by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) as the Digital ID privacy regulator under the Digital ID Act 2024. The materials linked below outline the privacy rules and responsibilities all accredited entities need to follow to maintain accreditation.

For support or queries related to the information below please contact the OAIC.

1. Handling personal information
2. Biometric information
3. Law enforcement access
4. Express consent
5. Digital ID and the Privacy Act
6. Privacy obligations for relying parties
7. Privacy and Notifiable Data Breach obligations

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