The Albanese Government has appointed Dr Ian Oppermann as the Data Standards Chair for Digital ID and Consumer Data Right (CDR) for a two‑year period (beginning on 1 March 2025).
Dr Oppermann is highly regarded for his demonstrated knowledge of technical standards and is a global leader in data and analytics. Dr Oppermann has worked for the International Organisation for Standards, and the International Electrotechnical Commission. Dr Oppermann was the NSW Government’s inaugural Chief Data Scientist, has held senior management roles in Europe and Australia and is a Non‑Executive Director of Standards Australia.
Dr Oppermann’s appointment will continue to ensure that Digital ID and CDR data standards remain at the forefront of the underpinning technology and best practice. Dr Oppermann’s appointment will directly support the safety of Australians’ data.
The outgoing Data Standards Chair, Mr Andrew Stevens was the inaugural Chair of the Data Standards Body and has made a significant contribution in leading the establishment of the Consumer Data Right and being the data standards steward over the past 7 years. Mr Stevens has championed CDR and the importance of consumers accessing their data. We thank Andrew for his significant contribution to this important initiative for all Australian consumers.
Digital ID is a secure, convenient, and voluntary way for individuals to verify who they are online with government and businesses, without having to repeatedly share their most sensitive documents, such as their passport, birth certificate and driver’s licence. More than 13 million Australians have created a Digital ID with the Australian Government’s Digital ID System, myID (formerly myGovID), to access more than 185 government services.
The CDR provides individuals and businesses with a right to efficiently and conveniently access specified data in relation to them held by businesses. The CDR also enables consumers to get value from data held about them by consenting to it being shared with accredited third parties through the provision of specific goods and services.