That's a question Australian university researchers are hoping people can answer as they call for submissions into a study on people's attitudes to "geoprivacy".

A striking example of the power of geolocation already unearthed by the study when a person who served jury duty arrived home to find Facebook had delivered a friend recommendation for the person who was on trial.

The pair had both been geo-located at the courts for the same time over several days, thanks to their locations being turned on.

Mobile phones have become such an important part of our lives and in launching a trial for digital drivers licences in Albury yesterday, Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said the devices "have become de facto wallets".

Just as there was hesitation in moving to online banking on our phones, it's understandable that people might be cautious about having their drivers licence stored on their mobile device.

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But the trial, which already been rolled out in Dubbo and Sydney's eastern suburbs, presents drivers in the 2640 and 2641 postcodes with a terrific opportunity to be at the forefront of this new technology.

Mr Dominello made the point that the digital drivers licences are hosted securely on the new Service NSW app and protected by a PIN.

"It will provide additional levels of security and protection against identity fraud, compared to the plastic driver licence," he said.

"We're using cutting edge technology so that drivers can use a digital licence in everyday scenarios". Such scenarios include gaining entry to pubs and clubs, along with roadside police checks.

Part of the reason the trial has been rolled out in Albury is to identify and address any cross-border issues which may arise.

New member for Albury Justin Clancy says the aim of the trial is to make life easier for his constituents so, with that in mind, we hope drivers are quick to hop behind the wheel and give it a go.