Passkeys have been introduced for myVicRoads accounts, so customers can use fingerprints, facial recognition, PIN or a swipe pattern, to offer a more secure alternative to traditional passwords.
VicRoads chief technology officer Crispin Blackall said the introduction of passkeys would help modernise the organisation.
“The introduction of passkeys is a demonstration of our commitment to our 4.8 million myVicRoads customers, and the experience they have when interacting with our services,” he said.
“It’s fantastic to see our customers are already embracing the technology.
“Our introductory pilot program has resulted in the creation of over 200,000 passkeys, with adoption on the latest smartphones, tablets and computers that support passkey technology exceeding 50 per cent.”
The announcement follows new research from the FIDO Alliance, which found growing consumer demand for passkeys, as people recognised the limitations of passwords.
FIDO Alliance chief executive and executive director Andrew Shikiar said more and more people were realising the benefits of passkeys.
“Since passkeys first launched in 2022, more than 20 per cent of the world’s top 100 websites and services have now adopted the technology,” he said.
“This accounts for more than 13 billion accounts worldwide that can use passkeys to log in.”
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