Published by Australian Taxation Office on Sep 5, 2024

Table of Contents:

  1. Delete via Email
  2. Delete on iphone
  3. Delete on android


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Data myGovID collects from your device

  1. take pictures and videos
  2. view network connections
  3. full network access
  4. control vibration
  5. prevent device from sleeping
  6. receive data from Internet


1. Delete myGovID Account through Email

There are 2 methods to get your data (and account) deleted by myGovID:

  1. Under GDPR: EU/UK Residents have the right to ask (via email), an organization that holds data about them to delete it. This is known as the ‘right to erasure’. Organizations have one month to respond to the request.

  2. Under CCPA: California residents have the right to request that a company delete the data/personal information it has on them. A failure to comply with this will result in a fine of upto $7,500.

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Now you understand what the Law says, Send your Request directly to myGovID using the form below:




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Alternatively, you can follow these steps below to get myGovID to delete your account/data:


  1. To delete your myGovID account, contact myGovID via email and provide the reasons for your request.
  2. Mention the law under which you make your request (GDPR or CCPA).
  3. Notify myGovID of the penalty for non-compliance - A $7,500 fine under CCPA and 4% of annual turnover under GDPR.
  4. Send the email to support@redacted... Login to see email.



2. How to Delete myGovID on Iphone

  1. On iphone, Goto "Settings "
  2. Click on "General" » "Iphone Storage".
  3. Select the app, and click "Delete myGovID".


3. Delete myGovID on Android phone

  1. Go to your Android phone Settings.
  2. Click on "Apps & Games".
  3. Select "myGovID" and Click "Uninstall".



12 details about myGovID app

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1. myGovID is the Australian Government’s digital identity app that allows you to prove who you are and sign in to participating government online services.

2. Increase your identity strength by verifying your Australian identity documents, like your passport, driver’s licence and Medicare card.

3. myGovID is accredited under the Australian Trusted Digital Identity Framework which strictly controls how your identity data is collected, stored and used.

4. You can also choose to verify you photo, this is a one-off face verification check, to further increase your identity strength.

5. Increasing your identity strengths allows you to access more services and better protects your identity.

6. Verify your identity to increase your identity strength.

7. There are three identity strengths – Basic, Standard or Strong.

8. The app scans your face to check that you’re a real person, the right person and verifying in real time.

9. Enter your details – including your full name, date of birth and a personal email address that only you have access to.

10. You can use the myGovID app to sign in to your myGov account.

11. It uses encryption technology as well as the security features in your device, such as fingerprint, face and password.

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Reported Deleting Issues

Note: Issues displayed have already been sent to the developer and are older than 7 days.

  • ı wrongly opened two account some of my informations are different accounts

    — by elif nermin ogutcu 2 years ago

  • I need to change the name myGovID account from my married name which is CHANDRA to my maiden name BRISKEY. I can't do this until the current account (which is Joanna Chandra) is deleted.

    — by Jo Briskey 2 years ago

  • Hi I'm wondering if you could please deactivate this acc as I have been hacked I do not need a gov id account it just popped up in my emails so please deactivate

    — by Melissa Jose 2 years ago

  • i got a new phone number and i can’t access my account, please delete it so i can re- register

    — by chelsea meade 2 years ago

  • I request that my account and its data/information be deleted

    — by Sam McGrow 2 years ago

  • I need to delete this account as I created another account and can't verify identity because I used my passport to verify on this account already. Please delete this account

    — by Jongyoon You 2 years ago

  • Hi I mistook myGovID for myGov login. Please delete mygovid account and details provided as I’m not interested in the service thank you.

    — by Nikola Pajakovski 2 years ago

  • I wish to have my myGovID information removed from your service.

    — by Jesse 2 years ago

  • My details are wrong on my govid my surnames spelling are incorrect

    — by Joy 3 years ago

  • Under GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation (for EU Residents): This gives you the right to ask an organization that holds data about you, to delete that data. This is known as the ‘right to erasure’.

    — by Domenic Sabato 3 years ago

  • Good evening, my name is domenico franco, I’m requesting to have my myGovID data/account permanently deleted. Under the GDPR law I do not need to provide a reason to my request.
    Account info: name: Domenico Fortunato Franco

    If any further information is need in order to delete my data please email me At domfranco777@redacted
    Thankyou.

    — by Domenico 3 years ago

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