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MYID PRIVACY NOTICE

How we manage the personal information we collect through myID.


ON THIS PAGE

 * Key definitions
 * Collection of personal information
 * Use and disclosure of personal information
 * How we hold personal information
 * More information

Last updated November 2024 

myID (previously known as myGovID) is the Australian Government’s Digital ID
Service Provider. The ATO delivers and administers the myID system as a secure
digital environment for individuals to establish and verify their identity for
authenticated access to participating online services.

We will verify and validate personal information with the identity-document
issuer with your express consent when you:

 * create your Digital ID
 * provide personal information from your identity documents.

We will only disclose your personal information with these organisations and
agencies with your consent.

If you choose to set up a Strong myID we will use a biometric image of your face
to verify your identity.

We do not disclose your personal information to overseas recipients and we will
not use your personal information for any direct marketing purposes.


KEY DEFINITIONS

Personal information – is information that identifies an individual or
information about an identifiable individual who is reasonably identifiable.

This includes your:

 * name
 * date of birth
 * address
 * email address
 * details from an Australian Government issued identity document such as, but
   not limited to
   * type of document
   * document issuer
   * document numbers
   * effective dates
   * photographic images
   * signatures
   * biometrics for the purpose of automated verification or biometric
     identification.
 * personal information may also include
   * information about services you have accessed or attempted to access
   * information on the method of access
   * date and time your identity was verified
   * your internet protocol number (IP address).

Sensitive information – is a subset of personal information and attracts a
higher level of protection. It includes (not exhaustive) racial or ethnic
origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, sexual
orientation, criminal record, health or biometric or genetic information.

Biometrics – is the measurement and statistical analysis of people’s unique
physical and behavioural characteristics.

Biometric matching – refers to the use of a Face Verification Service to
electronically compare your personal information (an image of your face) against
a specific biometric government record to verify your identity.

The Face Verification Service can measure the biometric information of your
facial image. That is, the measurements of calculations related to your physical
appearance.

If you use your Australian passport or travel document to build your Digital ID
in the myID app, the facial image and personal information you provide will be
electronically compared with your Australian biometric passport photo and
records held by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

We will only collect biometric information with your express consent.


COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

To create your Digital ID, we collect and verify your personal information when
you choose to:

 * register for myID
 * increase the identity strength associated with your myID account
 * update your personal information.

We will collect information:

 * directly from you, when you register or complete online forms and upload
   documents
 * indirectly from your device and browser, about your use of the myID app
 * from third parties, to validate your identity documents.


USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Your personal information is used to:

 * verify your identity and validate your details with the government
   authorities that have issued your identity documents
 * create and manage your myID account
 * investigate and verify the operation of the myID system
 * analyse, prevent, detect, manage and investigate fraudulent activity that may
   lead to criminal prosecution.

By agreeing to this privacy notice, you are providing your express consent to
myID sharing the following personal information we have collected with the
service you are attempting to access:

 * full name
 * previous name (if required)
 * date of birth
 * contact details, including email and phone number (optional).

If you don’t consent to provide or share your personal information, you cannot
create a myID account.

If you don’t or cannot verify and authenticate your identity by creating a
myID account, alternative options may be available from the agency or service
you are attempting to access.

With your express consent provided, we will share with third parties details
contained in government issued identity documents, for example, from your
drivers licence or travel documents (Australian passport or travel visa). This
is for the purpose of document verification and to authenticate your identity.
It may include the type of document, document issuer, document numbers and
effective dates.

We will only disclose your personal information if you have provided your
consent, or we are authorised or required to do so by law.

We may disclose your personal information to other Digital ID System
participants, such as:

 * the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), in its role as the
   Digital ID Regulator for the Australian Government Digital ID System (AGDIS)
 * the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), in its role as
   the Privacy Regulator for the AGDIS
 * Services Australia, in its capacity as the System Administrator of the AGDIS
 * Treasury, in its capacity as the Data Standards Body for the AGDIS.

Your personal information will be stored securely in Australia.

We won’t use or disclose your personal information:

 * to overseas recipients
 * for the purpose of direct marketing.

You can withdraw your express consent by deleting your myID at any time;
however, some personal information may be retained as required by law, the
Digital ID Act 2024, Digital ID Accreditation Rules 2024 and Archives Act 1983.
By withdrawing your express consent, you will no longer be able to use myID to
access participating online services.

Information about your computer, browser and information you provide will be
recorded for authentication purposes as part of the myID authentication process,
such as:

 * your internet protocol number (IP address)
 * date and time of the use of the authentication service
 * authentication information you provided
 * successful and unsuccessful attempts at authenticating.


HOW WE HOLD PERSONAL INFORMATION

When we have completed validating your identity documents, we will store the
following information:

 * document type used
 * information on the document that was verified
 * record of your express consent
 * the document verification outcome.

Biometric images and photographs used by third-party providers as part of the
verification process are destroyed within 14 days.

When personal and sensitive information is collected as part of the operations
of the myID system, it will be managed and destroyed in accordance with the law.

We will retain records of information associated with your myID while your
registration remains active.

If you choose to uninstall your myID, we will retain and dispose of your
personal information in accordance with the Digital ID Act 2024 and Archives Act
1983.


MORE INFORMATION

The myID Privacy Policy contains more information about how we handle your
personal information, including information about how:

 * you can access and seek correction of your personal information held by us
 * to make a complaint if you think we have breached the Australian Privacy
   Principles or APP agency code
 * we will deal with complaints.

For more information about myID and your privacyExternal link, or if you believe
your privacy has been breached, you can:

 * phone 1300 661 542 and ask for the privacy hotline
 * phone the ATO complaintsExternal link hotline on 1800 199 010
 * write to
   AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE
   GPO BOX 9990
   [insert the name and postcode of your capital city]

For example:

AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE
GPO BOX 9990
SYDNEY  NSW  2001


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 * Privacy policy
 * Terms of use
 * System maintenance
 * Protecting your Digital ID
 * Contact us

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout
Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay
our respects to them, their cultures, and Elders past and present.

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