The National Identification System (NIDS) will provide a secure and secure structure to enable the collection and storage of identity information. This secure voluntary tool can also facilitate the electronic signing of documents and securely access a range of government services online. The Constitutional Court highlighted deficiencies in the previous 2017 Act, but these have been fully addressed in the new legislation. The Bill, which has undergone several adjustments, consultations and a Joint Select Committee since, was passed with 14 amendments with the support of the Opposition.

