Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada

Jun 22, 2021 in AGM, Members, News by DIACC

DIACC Membership Appoints 2021 Board of Directors

June 22, 2021 – The Digital Identification and Authentication Council of Canada, (DIACC) today announced the appointment of five (5) nominees to the five seats up for election at its Virtual Annual General Meeting held...

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May 31, 2021 in Members, News, Press Releases by DIACC

Canada’s Community of Digital Identity Leaders Grows to Over 100 Members

Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) welcomes the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, City of Toronto, Deloitte, the Province of Quebec, and VISA as members. Toronto, June 1, 2021 — Governments and businesses...

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May 31, 2021 in Letters from the President by DIACC

Our digital future and economic recovery rests on getting digital ID right

As Canada’s economy reopens and talk of requiring vaccination proof heats up, it is essential to remember that security and privacy are paramount. Proof of vaccination, sometimes called “vaccine passports,” may provide a tool for...

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May 26, 2021 in Member Spotlights by DIACC

Spotlight on Sterling Backcheck

1.What is the mission and vision of Sterling Backcheck? Sterling Backcheck’s mission is to provide the foundation of trust and safety for our clients so they can create great environments for their most essential resource,...

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May 17, 2021 in Letters from the President by DIACC

Letter to the Hill Times Editor

May 7, 2021 Re: A little-known Trans-Canada digital identity regime in the works, in whose interest? by Ken Rubin, The Hill Times, May 3, 2021. Dear Editor, In his column, “A little-known Trans-Canada digital identity...

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May 17, 2021 in Guest Blogs by DIACC

Equitable digital identity access as the key to unlocking sustainable development

Owning and accessing an official proof of identity remains a challenge for over 1 billion people in the world. This lack of documented identity disproportionately affects marginalized groups like women and ethnic minorities, especially in...

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May 6, 2021 in Member Spotlights by DIACC

Spotlight on BlueShore Financial

What is the mission and vision of BlueShore Financial? BlueShore Financial’s mission: “Passionately improving our clients’ financial well-being in an interconnected, digital world.” 2. Why is trustworthy digital identity critical for existing and emerging markets?...

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May 6, 2021 in Member Spotlights by DIACC

Spotlight on Yubico

What is the mission and vision of Yubico? Yubico was founded in Sweden with the mission to protect all internet citizens, making secure login easy and available to everyone. 2. Why is trustworthy digital identity...

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May 3, 2021 in News, Papers & Projects by DIACC

Directory of Products That Assess Identification Documents and Verify Identity Version 2.0

As a follow up to our very well received first launch of the Directory that was released in the Spring of 2020, DIACC is pleased to publish updated responses from vendors who were included in...

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Apr 23, 2021 in Women in Identity by DIACC

DIACC Women in Identity: Azadeh Dindayal

DIACC is hosting a series of spotlights showcasing our amazing female DIACC members in the digital identity space, noting the importance of diversity. These spotlights will be regularly socialized through DIACC’s LinkedIn and Twitter channels...

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