Agency

A Commonwealth, State, Territory, or local government body.

Authentication

The process of confirming a person's identity by validating their Credential.

Business User

A person who is accessing a government online service. The person will use their Credential to confirm their identity through the Government Authentication Service.

Certificate

See Credential.

Credential

A Credential is a person's electronic proof of identity. Credentials are software that are used to prove a Business Users identity similar to the way passports and drivers licences are used.

Digital Credential

See Credential.

Government Authentication Service

A service used to check the identity of a Business User wishing to access government online services. The service validates the Business User's Credential.

Login attempt

Login attempts by a Business User to the Government Authentication Service.

Provider

The party that has sourced the Credential to the Business User.

Revoked

A Credential that is permanently cancelled by either the Credential Provider or holder because it is compromised (e.g. password is lost or stolen) or it is no longer required.

Session

A lasting internet connection between a Business User and an Agency.

Time out

The loss of a lasting internet connection between a Business User and an Agency due to the inactivity of the Business User.