Identity Security Branch
The Identity Security Branch is responsible for coordinating the development of the National Identity Security Strategy. As part of this role, the Branch supports the chairing of regular meetings of the National Identity Security Coordination Group, with State and Territory Government representation, as well as the Commonwealth Reference Group on Identity Security.
The Branch is responsible for developing policy measures to enhance identification and verification processes, as well as other measures to combat identity crime. The Branch is also managing the development and implementation of a national Document Verification Service. When fully operational this Service will enable authorised user agencies to electronically verify, in real time, the detail on key proof-of-identity documents, which clients provide when registering or enrolling for Government benefits and services.
The Branch is part of the National Security Resilience Policy Division. Identity Security has been identified as an integral element in building a resilient society able to continue to function when faced by challenges such as natural disasters, criminal acts, equipment failure or terrorist attack.