Digital identity checks to be expanded under $800m new-technology budget package

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Digital identity checks to be expanded under $800m new-technology budget package
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Funding will allow for face verification capabilities and finalise the scheme’s integration with the MyGov website

The Morrison government will expand the use of digital identity checks when businesses and individuals access services online, as part of an $800m package in next week’s budget to increase the take-up of new technologies.

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