Keep your business safe from fraud and security risks this year by reviewing who can access your business information.
Outdated authorisations or incorrect details can make your business vulnerable to security risks. Regular checkups help keep your business secure.
Three simple checks you can do now
1. Review authorisations in Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM)
If you’re a principal authority or authorisation administrator, use RAM to check which staff can act on behalf of the business.
Ensure the right people have the right level of access for their role and promptly update or remove access when roles change or staff leave.
2. Review permissions in Access Manager
Review which staff can perform sensitive tasks in Online services for business and the Australian Business Register (ABR) using Access Manager.
Access Manager allows you to set what your staff can do in certain ATO services. This is different to RAM, which just allows you to set who can act on behalf of the business.
If employees have access to secure information in ATO online services, use Access Manager to regularly review their permissions.
3. Keep your business details up to date on the ABR
You must update your Australian business number (ABN) details on the ABR within 28 days of becoming aware of a change.
It's important to keep associates and contact details up to date. This helps prevent unauthorised access and ensures government agencies can provide timely, targeted support when needed.
Tip: Set a reminder to regularly check RAM, Access Manager and the ABR, to help keep your business secure and compliant.
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