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GBG and MATTR Collaborate to Roll Out Mobile Driver Licences in Australia

In a significant step towards modernizing identity verification processes, GBG, a leading global identity technology firm, has announced its plan to accept mobile driver licences (mDLs) within its verification checks across Australia. This initiative is powered by MATTR, a company specializing in digital identity solutions. Together, they aim to provide organizations with a streamlined, privacy-friendly way to verify essential attributes such as age, identity details, and driver's license status without compromising personal data.

The introduction of mDLs is timely, coinciding with a growing trend among consumers towards adopting digital credentials. More Australian jurisdictions are beginning to support mDLs based on standardized protocols (ISO/IEC 18013 Parts 5 and 7). These standards facilitate innovative user experiences, such as seamless interactions through tap-to-share functionalities at service points and secure online verifications, all designed to grant individuals greater control over their personal information.

Additionally, this move aligns with recent regulatory shifts in Australia. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has proposed leveraging digital identities as a more secure method for confirming prepaid SIM purchases, further emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive national digital identity ecosystem where mDLs could play a vital role.

Why This Matters

• - Convenience: Users can verify their identity quickly via their mobile devices, eliminating the need for physical documents or manual data entry.
• - Privacy Respected: mDLs allow individuals to share only the necessary information, such as confirming someone is over 18, without revealing sensitive details.
• - High Assurance: Digital credentials can be cryptographically validated, ensuring authenticity and enhancing fraud prevention measures.

How It Works

GBG will integrate mDL acceptance into its existing license verification processes. MATTR's technology will ensure the mDL's authenticity and integrity, returning only the requested attributes to the relevant parties, contingent upon jurisdictional support and client configurations. This integration promises to maintain familiar processes for businesses while introducing a modern, privacy-centric option for those presenting their licenses.

In the words of Gus Tomlinson, GBG's Chief Product and Technology Officer, "Australians expect verification to be fast and respectful of their privacy. By introducing mDL acceptance, we're simplifying driver license checks for individuals and enhancing strength for businesses. This initiative reflects GBG's global commitment to advancing digital identities, building on similar projects concerning mDLs in the US and digital ID frameworks in Europe."

Claire Barber, MATTR’s Chief Executive, added, "We are proud to bolster GBG's industry-leading checks with trustworthy, privacy-respecting technology. As more regions adopt mobile credentials, GBG's clients will have the ability to act swiftly while ensuring a seamless, reliable user experience."

Availability

GBG is set to demonstrate the new mDL acceptance capabilities to clients as they enhance their customer onboarding processes. Broader availability will follow as mDLs gain endorsement from relevant authorities across Australia and other markets.

Understanding Mobile Driver Licences (mDLs)

The mDL represents a digital format of a driver's license that allows individuals to securely provide specific information, with built-in security measures and cryptographic validations supporting privacy-centric applications, such as proving legal age without revealing one’s date of birth.

The mDL technology standards create pathways for these credentials to be utilized both in-person—via NFC tech—or online through digital sharing. This advancement not only improves accessibility but also fortifies security, fostering participation in a collaborative digital identity framework, with features varying by region.

About GBG

With over three decades of experience, GBG stands as a premier specialist in identity and location technology, committed to ensuring safe, rewarding digital interactions for authentic individuals across the globe. With a workforce exceeding 1,100 professionals servicing over 20,000 customers worldwide, GBG is dedicated to combating digital criminality, enhancing business resilience, and promoting responsible growth across diverse sectors.

For more information, visit www.gbg.com or follow them on LinkedIn and X.

About MATTR

MATTR is dedicated to building essential digital trust systems tailored for today's requirements. Their credentialing solutions empower users and organizations alike to share reliable information securely, enhancing confidence in interactions regardless of the context.