The Department of Finance has opened consultation on proposed changes to the Digital ID Rules 2024 and the Digital ID (Accreditation) Rules 2024 that are made under the Digital ID Act 2024.
The Digital ID Rules set out requirements relating to entities seeking to provide services, or to provide access to services, within the Australian Government Digital ID System (AGDIS).
The Digital ID Accreditation Rules apply to providers of digital ID services (identity, attribute and exchange service providers) who choose to obtain accreditation. The Accreditation Rules set out the types of services for which an entity may be accredited, details of the accreditation application process, and accreditation requirements such as security, privacy, usability and other requirements. These rules apply to accredited services whether or not they participate in the AGDIS.
What changes are proposed?
The Department is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the rules, which include:
- Establishing a redress framework to improve the support provided to individuals impacted by Digital ID fraud or cyber security incidents relating to services within the AGDIS
- Strengthening reportable incident obligations for accredited services provided within the AGDIS
- Allowing individuals, when acting on behalf of a business, to consent for up to 7 years to Attribute Service Providers using and disclosing their personal information
- Streamlining applications to participate in the AGDIS for government relying parties after a machinery of government change
- Authorising the Digital ID Data Standards Chair to use the Digital ID Trustmark
- Deferring commencement of obligations on identity service providers to enable voluntary suspension and resumption of an individual’s Digital ID
- Updating the protective security policy framework requirements for accredited entities.
The consultation is open now until 5pm AEDT Friday 17 October 2025. Please note that deadline extensions cannot be granted.
For more information and to provide a submission go to the Have Your Say consultation page on the Digital Id System website.
