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3 Objects

(1) The objects of this Act are as follows: (a) to provide individuals with secure, convenient, voluntary and inclusive ways to verify their identity in online transactions with government and businesses; (aa) to facilitate the inclusion of individuals in digital society by supporting the provision of digital ID services that are accessible for individuals who experience barriers in using such services; (b) to promote privacy and the security of personal information used to verify the identity or attributes of individuals; (c) to facilitate economic benefits for, and reduce burdens on, the Australian economy by encouraging the use of digital IDs and online services; (d) to promote trust in digital ID services amongst the Australian community. (2) These objects are to be achieved by: (a) establishing an accreditation scheme for entities providing digital ID services; and (b) providing additional privacy safeguards for the provision of accredited digital ID services; and (c) establishing an Australian Government Digital ID System that is secure, easy to use, voluntary, accessible, inclusive and reliable; and (d) strengthening the oversight and regulation of: (i) accredited digital ID service providers; and (ii) entities participating in the Australian Government Digital ID System; and (iii) the integrity and performance of the Australian Government Digital ID System.