Face matching bill passes lower house despite privacy concerns


Digital ID precursor legislation that provides a legal basis for the government to operate its document and face matching systems has passed the lower house despite privacy concerns from the Greens and a handful of legal and digital rights groups.

The Identity Verification Services Bill was debated in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, with the Greens unsuccessful moving amendments to prevent the bill from being passed until the Privacy …

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