Forwarded From: Nicholas Charles Brawn <ncb05at_private> Originally From: Greg Taylor <gtaylorat_private> http://www.dca.gov.au/cgi-bin/trap.pl?path=3217 A proposed National Authentication Authority The Minister for Communications, the Information Economy and the Arts, Senator Richard Alston, today released for public comment a Discussion Paper prepared by the National Office for the Information Economy (NOIE) on a proposed model for a National Authentication Authority (NAA) for electronic authentication. 'The ability to "prove" your identity during an electronic communication or transaction is a vital first step to the expansion of electronic commerce and communications - for individuals, businesses and governments,' Senator Alston said. 'The normal physical identity checks of the real world, such as a drivers' licence, passport or business registration certificate, are not available in the online world. 'New electronic ways of verifying identities and "digital signatures" are being developed by individual companies and governments, to provide certainty of identity, assurance of the integrity of electronic data, and a means of ensuring non-repudiation of electronic transactions, undertakings or documents. 'But consumers and businesses are likely to be offered a wide choice of authentication systems. They will want the added security of knowing that these authentication systems meet recognised and accepted international best practice standards. 'The NAA is one proposal for providing that additional security.' The Discussion Paper provides further information about the proposed NAA structure. Copies are available at www.noie.gov.au or by contacting the National Office for the Information Economy (NOIE) on 02 6283 8200. Comments about the Discussion Paper should be submitted by 7 September 1998 to: General Manager, Legal and Regulatory National Office for the Information Economy Locked Bag 8461 CANBERRA ACT 2601 or e-mail: naaat_private Media Contact: Terry O'Connor, Minister's office 02 6277 7480 Brian Stewart, NOIE 02 6283 8200 Website www.richardalston.dca.gov.au 176/98 19 August 1998 -o- Subscribe: mail majordomoat_private with "subscribe isn". Today's ISN Sponsor: Repent Security Incorporated [www.repsec.com]
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