Initial release | October 3, 2019[1] |
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Stable release | 1.16.0.0
/ December 4, 2023 |
Operating system | |
Size | 30 MB [2] |
Website |
mygovid |
myGovID is a software application designed to be a centralised method of authentication for users of government websites and services in Australia. [3] The 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 January 2024, the MyGovID app has a 1.6 star rating on the Apple App Store and a 2.3 star rating on the Google Play Store. [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.
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]
Initial release | October 3, 2019[1] |
---|---|
Stable release | 1.16.0.0
/ December 4, 2023 |
Operating system | |
Size | 30 MB [2] |
Website |
mygovid |
myGovID is a software application designed to be a centralised method of authentication for users of government websites and services in Australia. [3] The 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 January 2024, the MyGovID app has a 1.6 star rating on the Apple App Store and a 2.3 star rating on the Google Play Store. [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.
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]