Toronto, March 4, 2025 – DIACC proudly announces that Outlier Solutions Inc. (Outlier Compliance Group) has achieved accreditation as an official auditor. This milestone underscores Outlier’s commitment to enhancing the safety and consistency of Canada’s digital identity ecosystem.
Outlier underwent a thorough evaluation based on ISO 17020 requirements as part of a rigorous accreditation process. This demonstrated its qualifications to conduct comprehensive Pan-Canadian Trust Framework™ (PCTF) audits. This accreditation empowers Outlier to deliver independent and impartial assessments, which are crucial for maintaining the integrity and trustworthiness of digital identity solutions.
“Independent, high-quality assessments are essential to building a secure and trustworthy digital identity ecosystem,” said Joni Brennan, DIACC President. “Outlier’s accreditation as a DIACC auditor marks an important step toward ensuring that digital identity solutions meet rigorous, transparent standards. Their expertise will help organizations demonstrate compliance while strengthening confidence in the digital economy.”
By providing reliable third-party assessments, Outlier promotes a culture of compliance across the digital space. This reflects its dedication to fostering transparency and creating a robust digital ecosystem. Outlier’s commitment to high-quality, impartial assessments aligns with DIACC’s mission to enhance confidence in digital services while tackling emerging risks associated with fraud and misinformation.
“Outlier Compliance Group is thrilled to become the first Canadian compliance consulting firm accredited as a DIACC auditor. This momentous step aligns with our dedication to providing top-tier compliance-related services and highlights our commitment to upholding the highest standards (as opposed to check-the-box compliance)”, said David Vijan, Co-Founder and CEO of Outlier. “We believe certifications such as the PCTF will shape the future of Canada’s digital identity ecosystem and foster greater trust, protection, innovation, and industry collaboration.”
For more information about DIACC certification, which enhances trust and security in the digital landscape, please email us at voila@diacc.ca
About Outlier Compliance Group
Founded in 2013, Outlier is a Canadian-born, boutique compliance consulting firm helping companies in both established and emerging sectors navigate increasingly complex Canadian regulatory requirements.
Outlier core staff members have over ten thousand hours of deep industry experience in heavily regulated industries working as in-house compliance practitioners before moving into the world of consulting.
Outlier believes that good compliance is good business.
About DIACC
Founded in 2012, DIACC is a non-profit organization that unites public and private sector members to enhance participation in the global digital economy by leveraging digital trust services. By promoting vital design principles and PCTF adoption, DIACC champions privacy, security, and people-first design approaches. For more information, please visit https://diacc.ca
