A digital identity programme in Australia will likely use face recognition as a key element of its security.Govpass, a new service being built by and initially operated by the Digital Transformation Agency, will require that users submit evidence of their identity and upload a selfie to complete the identification process, reports InnovationAus.It will also use Document Verification Service, and introduces a biometric element that uses the recently announced Face Verification Service (FVS).The newspaper adds that the Federal Government is running a private beta of its digital identity platform ahead of a planned public test early next year.Drew Andison, policy lead for Govpass, who made the announcement about the new service in a DTA blog on Friday. According to the blog post to use the service people will first set up a Govpass account, then they will have the option of selecting from a number of verifiers who can vouch for you.According to a DTA spokesperson; “Facial recognition is, like many other aspects of the Govpass project, still being discussed with our government and non-government stakeholders. Users would be able to access more complex government services online if they choose.”

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