Australians do not understand incoming digital ID system

Ordinary Australians still lack an understanding of the concept behind the country’s upcoming digital ID system, research commissioned by the government has shown.

The research, which was conducted by financial comparison site Canstar, also showed that Australians are in favor of having more control over personal data and how it is shared, trade publication InnovationAus reports.

There is interest in the digital ID because people have understood that it could help them secure their information, Finance Deputy Secretary Nathan …

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