Analysis

The story behind the click-to-prove revolution

The federal government’s ambitious move to enable an economy wide click-to-prove digital verification system marks a major shift towards giving citizens and consumers power over their own data.

Tom BurtonGovernment editor

Aug 15, 2024 – 4.59pm

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Behind the refreshed and renamed digital identity Trust exchange is a major strategic shift to give citizens control over their data.

In the same way that people use their phones to click-to-pay with their embedded debit or credit card, the improved system will enable them to securely “click-to-prove” their passport, driver’s licence, Medicare card, academic or professional qualifications, proof of age, or any other privately held “credential”.

Tom Burton has held senior editorial and publishing roles with The Mandarin, The Sydney Morning Herald and as Canberra bureau chief for The Australian Financial Review. He has won three Walkley awards.