AUSkey The new key to access government online services 21 May 2010
Overview of AUSkey New security key to access business to government online services Mandatory for lodging reports to government via SBR-enabled software Major design principle Balance of useability and security for users Co-designed with businesses of all sizes, intermediaries and software developers Available from www.abr.gov.au/auskey
Key features Fast, easy registration: Automatic renewal: Flexible installation: Online management facility: Use almost immediately Never expires if used at least once a year Computer, USB stick, server or combination Update details, change password, cancel AUSkey & more
Registration for first AUSkey Stage one: Register for AUSkey Stage two: Activate AUSkey Activation code Apply on the ABR Record random activation code Email with link to activate AUSkey Click on link in email Enter code AUSkey activated
Installing the first AUSkey Stage three: Download and install AUSkey Stage four: Link your AUSkey to government Download AUSkey software on to computer or USB stick Download AUSkey into the same location Check www.abr.gov.au/auskey to see if you need to link your AUSkey to the agencies you deal with
Standard AUSkey At www.abr.gov.au/auskey: View details and update your email address Cancel your own AUSkey Change your password Get AUSkeys for another computer or USB stick SBR-enabled software and government online services: Some agencies may require you to link your AUSkey to their systems before you can lodge reports to them via SBR-enabled software or use their online services
Administrator AUSkey At www.abr.gov.au/auskey: Includes all Standard AUSkey functionality Update contact details Cancel any or all AUSkeys for the business Register others for AUSkeys Register for Device AUSkeys (for servers) SBR-enabled software and government online services: Some agencies may require you to link your AUSkey to their systems before you can lodge reports to them via SBR-enabled software or use their online services
Device AUSkey Currently only for lodging reports to government through SBR-enabled software Specifically designed to allow interactions between business and agencies where individual authentication is not required Ideal for businesses wanting to automate their transactions Businesses can have more than one Device AUSkey to provide flexibility in reporting to participating agencies
Considerations for all businesses Who should be your Administrator and Standard AUSkey holders? Does anyone already have an ATO digital certificate? Do your IT system controls prevent individuals from downloading and installing to their computers or USB sticks?
Enabling a large business Use ATO digital certificates to register for AUSkeys: Faster process as registration pre-approved Permissions will be automatically carried over Need to use same computer on which ATO digital certificate is installed Use Administrator AUSkeys to register in bulk: Register up to 500 Standard AUSkeys in a single transaction Use Device AUSkeys to: Manage permissions at a business level rather than individual level
Scenario one Register the first AUSkey for your business
AUSkey homepage
Step 1: First AUSkey
Step 2: Enter ABN
Step 3: Business details
Step 4: Your details
Step 5: Confirm registration
Successfully submitted screen
Email for activating AUSkey Reference number Link to download AUSkey
Scenario two Register for new AUSkey using existing ATO digital certificate
AUSkey homepage Must do this on computer with ATO digital certificate installed on it
Select ATO digital certificate to get AUSkey
CSI signing confirmation
Enter password
Confirm details and supply email
Successfully submitted
Scenario three Administrator registers new AUSkey through online management facility
AUSkey homepage AUSkey Administrators only
Select Register new AUSkeys
Enter details
Confirm registration
Registration submitted
Scenario four Administrator registers up to 500 new AUSkeys in a single transaction
AUSkey homepage AUSkey Administrators only
Select Register for AUSkeys in bulk
Upload registration details
Declaration of registration details
Confirmation
More information AUSkey: www.abr.gov.au/auskey ATO digital certificates: www.ato.gov.au/upgradetoauskey