August 13th 2024.
The Australian Government has exciting news for businesses and citizens alike - the introduction of a new tool called the "Trust Exchange" or TEx. This innovative system will use a government-issued QR code to verify your identity without the need to hand over any physical documents. The possibilities for this technology are endless, from simplifying job applications and hotel bookings to streamlining entry into pubs and RSL clubs.
The Minister for Government Services and NDIS, Bill Shorten, will be announcing the TEx at the National Press Club today. He explains that Services Australia has collaborated with other government systems to develop TEx, which will allow Australians to verify their identity and credentials using official information already held by the government. This means that individuals will only have to share the necessary personal information and, in some cases, may not have to share any at all.
To better understand how this will work, let's look at an example. When checking into a hotel, customers are usually asked to provide some form of identification, such as a driver's license or passport. With the TEx QR codes, instead of physically handing over these documents to be copied, individuals can simply scan the code and choose which information to share. As Shorten puts it, the codes will "digitally shake hands" with your MyGov wallet, leaving a record in your account of what was shared and with whom.
This system will also benefit those looking to enter a pub or RSL club, where age verification is often required. Instead of presenting your ID, you can present your QR code, which will confirm your identity, address, and age. Shorten emphasizes that none of this information needs to be kept by the club. All that will remain is a "token" showing that your data has been verified, but not held by the club. This token will be of no use to potential criminals as it does not contain any real information.
Shorten concludes by stating that the Trust Exchange is currently in the proof of concept stage but is set to launch later this year. He assures citizens that their privacy and security are of utmost importance, and TEx has been designed with that in mind. With this new technology, Australians can trust that their personal information will be shared only when necessary, and with their consent.
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