Transport Legislation Amendment (Identity Matching Services)Bill 2020

Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review Committee· 11 August 2020general_report

The WA parliamentary committee reviewed the Transport Legislation Amendment (Identity Matching Services) Bill 2020, finding it impacts parliamentary sovereignty. The Bill enables sharing of identity information for a national database. The committee recommends amendments to limit executive power and ensure future reviews.

Impact

The Bill affects all WA residents who hold a driver's license or photo card, as their personal information could be shared. It also affects government agencies and potentially private sector organizations accessing the identity matching service.

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