MyID (Australia)

Last updated
myID
Initial release3 October 2019;5 years ago (2019-10-03) [1]
Stable release
3.0.0 / 12 November 2024;5 months ago (2024-11-12)
Operating system
Size 88 MB [2]
Website myid.gov.au

myID, formerly myGovID, is a software application designed to be a centralised method of authentication for users of government websites and services in Australia. [3] The myGovID app, developed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and Digital Transformation Agency, first launched in October 2019, with a public beta being performed earlier that year in June. [4] myGovID was created to unify the various authentication methods employed by departments across federal and local governments, most notably AUSKey. [5] The app allows users to verify their identity using biometrics such as fingerprints or facial recognition. [6]

As of November 2024, the myID app has a 1.9 star rating on the Apple App Store and a 2.7 star rating on Google Play. [1] [2] Common issues raised include a low standard for proof of identity, an ability to register multiple accounts under the same identity, a refusal to recognise government-issued IDs, an inability to change most details, and inadequate functionality.[ citation needed ]

On 1 April 2020, the ATO disabled its legacy AUSKey and "Manage ABN Connections" login methods in favour of myGovID. The subsequent traffic spike caused minor outages during the day. [7]

myGovID was rebranded as myID in mid-November 2024. [8]

References

  1. 1 2 "myGovID". play.google.com. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  2. 1 2 "myGovID". apps.apple.com. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  3. ↑ Barbaschow, Asha. "Australian Taxation Office defaults agent log in to myGovID from Saturday". ZDNet. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
  4. ↑ "myGovID goes live on Android OS". iTnews. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
  5. ↑ "ATO gets ready to switch off AUSkey". iTnews. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
  6. ↑ Office, Australian Taxation (2019-02-13). "How secure is it?". www.mygovid.gov.au. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
  7. ↑ "ATO systems falter under myGovID". www.accountantsdaily.com.au. 2020-04-01. Retrieved 2020-11-01.
  8. ↑ Crozier, Ry (2024-09-23). "ATO to rename myGovID to myID in mid-November". iTnews. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
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