FOI Internal Review Decision Letter.

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The ATO upheld its refusal to release the Android package (.apk) file for the myID application under section 47E(d) of the FOI Act (conditional exemption for agency operations). The decision letter, issued following an internal review request, explains that releasing the .apk file through FOI would create an unauthorised distribution channel, bypassing security safeguards including verification of current versions, prevention of tampering, and control over outdated or vulnerable versions. The ATO's IT integrity team advised that loss of distribution control increases risks of misuse, unauthorised modifications, and compromised versions reaching users, thereby threatening the secure and efficient operation of myID and supporting systems. The officer considered the conditional exemption appropriate based on these operational integrity concerns and assessed public interest factors before upholding the refusal.