The Australian Government is testing new ways to use Digital ID and the Consumer Data Right (CDR) to help people and businesses.
The Department of Finance and the Treasury asked businesses to take part in trials to better protect renters’ personal information.
These trials, called pilots, are now starting. They aim to improve how people apply for rental homes in Australia.
Right now, renters often have to give real estate agents or landlords copies of ID documents and financial details.
With Digital ID, renters can prove who they are without handing over sensitive documents.
With CDR, renters can show they can afford the rent without sharing payslips or bank statements.
This new approach could make renting safer, more private, and easier.
To learn more, check out the announcement from Minister for Finance Katy Gallagher and visit digitalIDsystem.gov.au.
