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Digital ID strength levels

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Strength level means how much personal information you share to set up your Digital ID.

You might need to provide more personal information to create a stronger Digital ID.

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To verify who you are, the services you use might need a certain kind of Digital ID strength level.

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A stronger Digital ID will let you use the most services. For example, you need a stronger Digital ID to apply for a tax file number online.

When a service needs a stronger Digital ID it is harder for someone to pretend to be you.