MyGovID is now MyID

So, in its infinite wisdom, the Australian Government has renamed MyGovID to MyID so that we don’t get confused with MyGov. Makes perfect sense right?!

The rebranding is intended to alleviate confusion between myGovID and the broader myGov platform, which is used for accessing government services. By adopting the simpler name "myID," the government hopes to make the digital identity service more accessible and user-friendly.

What is this MyID you ask?
The myID app provides a secure and convenient way for Australians to verify their identity online. It is used for a range of services, including accessing government websites, banking services, and healthcare portals.

You are likely not using it much yet, but there will soon come a time that flashing your driver’s license will no longer be enough when you’re out and about and not really an option for proving your identity online.

Best we be patient and see how all this plays out with biometrics and passkeys.
Hope you have a smartphone 🙂    

(Image from https://www.myid.gov.au/)