Australia’s Digital Identity: MARCH 2025
The Latest In Emerging Digital Identities and Mobile Driver’s Licences This month, we see several exciting ‘digital identity’ developments underway which are revolutionising the way Australians engage online, and at the customer service desk with public and private services, alike. Here’s a quick update on progress, and what it means for Aussie businesses and consumers. […]
Using Mobile Drivers Licences (mDL) for Customer Verification
Accurately verifying a customer and their credentials is crucial for a wide range of Australian businesses – not just those for age-restricted transactions like clubs, but industries including financial services and telcos. Traditionally, these businesses have relied on physical identity documents, such as driver’s licences and passports. However, recognising the need to improve protections of […]
KYC Meets Privacy: How ISO-Certified mDLs Solve the Compliance Puzzle
As of late 2024, amendments to Anti Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime will expand to impact new industries, including services provided by real estate professionals, legal practitioners, accountants, and dealers in precious stones and metals. Under new AML/CTF laws, these sectors are required to implement robust customer verification, due diligence and strict reporting […]
