myID (Australia)
| myID | |
|---|---|
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| Release | 3 October 2019[1] |
| Stable release | 3.0.0
/ 12 November 2024 |
| Operating system | |
| Size | 88 MB[2] |
| Website | myid |
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
[edit]- 1 2 "myGovID". play.google.com. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- 1 2 "myGovID". apps.apple.com. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ↑ Barbaschow, Asha. "Australian Taxation Office defaults agent log in to myGovID from Saturday". ZDNet. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
- ↑ "myGovID goes live on Android OS". iTnews. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
- ↑ "ATO gets ready to switch off AUSkey". iTnews. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
- ↑ Office, Australian Taxation (2019-02-13). "How secure is it?". www.mygovid.gov.au. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
- ↑ "ATO systems falter under myGovID". www.accountantsdaily.com.au. 2020-04-01. Retrieved 2020-11-01.
- ↑ Crozier, Ry (2024-09-23). "ATO to rename myGovID to myID in mid-November". iTnews. Retrieved 2024-10-12.