Digital ID Act 2024
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The Digital ID Regulator and the Information Commissioner may take enforcement action against accredited entities and other entities, including by issuing an infringement notice, or applying to a court for a pecuniary penalty order or an injunction, if the entity contravenes a civil penalty provision.
The Digital ID Regulator may give directions to entities in relation to accreditation and participation in the Australian Government Digital ID System. Directions may also be given to protect the integrity or performance of the Australian Government Digital ID System. Such directions may also be given by the System Administrator.
The Digital ID Regulator may give remedial directions to an accredited entity, or an entity whose accreditation is suspended, if the Digital ID Regulator reasonably believes that the entity has contravened, or is contravening, a provision of this Act.
The Digital ID Regulator may require an entity to undergo a compliance assessment for certain purposes, such as determining whether the entity is complying with this Act or if the Digital ID Regulator is satisfied that a cyber security incident or a digital ID fraud incident has occurred, or is suspected to have occurred, in relation to an accredited entity.
The Digital ID Regulator, or the System Administrator, may require an entity to give information or produce document in certain circumstances.
Accredited entities that hold or held an approval to participate in the Australian Government Digital ID System have certain record‑keeping responsibilities and are required to destroy or de‑identify certain information in the possession or control of the entity.
Entities can apply for merits review of certain decisions made under this Act.
Applications made under this Act must comply with certain requirements.
The Digital ID Rules may make provision in relation to the charging of fees by the Digital ID Regulator and others to whom applications may be made under this Act.
Accredited entities that charges fees in relation to accredited services provided in relation to the Australian Government Digital ID System must do so in accordance with any Digital ID Rules that are in force.