MyGovID

myGovID is an app designed to allow users to authenticate with Australian Government websites and services.[2] The app, developed by the Digital Transformation Agency in conjunction with the Australian Tax Office, was first launched in October 2019, with a public beta being performed earlier that year in June.[3] myGovID was created to unify the various authentication methods employed by departments across federal and local governments, most notably AUSKey.[4] The app allows users to verify their identity using biometrics such as fingerprints, or FaceID.[5]

myGovID
Developer(s)Digital Transformation Agency
Initial releaseOctober 2019 (2019-10)
Stable release
1.5.0.0 / January 23, 2020 (2020-01-23)[1]
Operating system
Size30 MB
Websitemygovid.gov.au

References
  1. "myGovID - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
  2. Barbaschow, Asha. "Australian Taxation Office defaults agent log in to myGovID from Saturday". ZDNet. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
  3. "myGovID goes live on Android OS". iTnews. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
  4. "ATO gets ready to switch off AUSkey". iTnews. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
  5. Office, Australian Taxation (2019-02-13). "How secure is it?". www.mygovid.gov.au. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
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