The DTS was road-tested at two international events hosted by Austroads in October 2024 – the Identity and Verifiable Credentials Summit 2024 and the 10th International Interoperability Test Event.
Leading wallet providers and verifiers demonstrated that their technologies could seamlessly work together. 350 tests were conducted by 21 providers. All participants were able to host their cryptographic keys on the Austroads DTS. The tests demonstrated how three continents can verify not only state-border but also international credentials.
Different credential types defined by the international standard ISO 18013 were tested. A total of 618 transactions, including:
- 589 transactions involving mDLs
- 143 transactions involving photo IDs
- 44 transactions involving vehicle registration certificates
- 39 transactions involving mobile international certificates of vaccination
No issues were reported during any of the transactions when using DTS as a trust list or verified issuer certificate authority list (VICAL) provider.
The demonstration also showcased how a wireless payment device could now verify proof of age without exchanging any personal data. This development adds another layer of privacy and convenience to digital credential verification.
Another highlight was the demonstration of using a driver licence to sign legal documents, showcasing the seamless integration of digital credentials in legal documents such as a mortgage or bill of sale.
The testing demonstrated that the DTS can be scaled across Australia. Austroads will work with government stakeholders and with the industry in 2025 to co-develop the system that will work best for all.
