NSW to upgrade digital driver's licences with selective disclosure for age proof

The government of New South Wales, Australia, has launched a pilot of an upgraded digital driver's licence in the Service NSW app, allowing users to prove their age at pubs and clubs via a secure QR code. The technology, provided by New Zealand-based Mattr, uses selective disclosure to share only the required information. The state is investing $11.5 million in digital identity enhancements.

• Pilot starts in Western Sydney and Blue Mountains, with over 19,000 residents already signed up
• Age verification via QR code applies the principle of data minimisation
• NSW is investing $11.5 million in digital identity enhancements this year
• Upgraded licences meet the latest international standards for mDL technology