Modest transparency on Australia’s digital ID plans and even less from NSW

New South Wales may want to find a new way to describe its Digital.NSW “Showcase.”

InnovationAus reports that the Australian state government’s communication team invited press to attend this week’s event, but then blocked their access to presentations by public officials about how the government is using digital technologies. Private-sector event partner “Public Sector Network” said the presenters had not consented to media coverage.

Among the off-limits sessions are presentations on NSW’s digital ID and privacy management, and the director …

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