DIACC | Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada

Mar 19, 2020 in Guest Blogs, Members by DIACC

Digital Identity Offers a Business Continuity Roadmap to Reduce the Impact of COVID-19 in Canada

by Matthew Unger, CEO, iComply For most Canadians today, physical human interaction is required to complete most major financial transactions. Many of Canada’s largest banks, insurance companies, real estate agencies, mortgage brokers, credit unions, and...

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Mar 10, 2020 in PCTF Reviews by DIACC

Request for Comment and IPR Review: PCTF Verified Person, Privacy, and Glossary Draft Recommendations V1.0

STATUS: This review is now closed. Thank you for your participation! Le français suit... Notice of Intent: DIACC is collaborating to develop and publish a Verified Person and Privacy industry standards as components of the Pan-Canadian...

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Mar 6, 2020 in Women in Identity Spotlights by DIACC

DIACC Women in Digital Identity

Gender parity is a topic often at the forefront of discussion, particularly in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers - a field largely dominated by men. While women are making strides in the tech...

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Feb 17, 2020 in PCTF Reviews by DIACC

Request for Comment and IPR Review: PCTF Verified Organization Draft Recommendations V1.0

Le français suit... STATUS: This review is now closed. Thank you for your participation! Notice of Intent: DIACC is collaborating to develop and publish a Verified Organization industry standard as a component of the Pan-Canadian Trust...

8 minute read

Feb 14, 2020 in News by DIACC

Who should Control or Regulate Identity Verification?

When you consider the various players involved in identity verification, this number is quite large. Border security agents, cashiers at the provincially-owned liquor stores across Canada, employers and banks are a few that may come...

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Feb 7, 2020 in News by DIACC

Parcours du CCIAN: Rétrospective 2015-2019

Aperçu de l’évolution du CCIAN, de 2015 à 2019 Le Conseil Canadien de l’identification et de l’authentification numériques (CCIAN) a pris énormément d’expansion depuis sa création en 2012, grâce au travail acharné et au dévouement...

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Jan 28, 2020 in Guest Blogs, Members by DIACC

Why Canadians Should Care about Digital ID in Open Banking

By Kevin Morris, Strategy and Programs Director, Large Credit Union Coalition (LCUC) For financial services in Canada, 2019 was an important year, as it featured several major events by the Canadian government to accelerate digitization...

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Jan 15, 2020 in News by DIACC

Our Journey: DIACC Years in Review

A look at DIACC's history, from 2015-2019 DIACC has gone through tremendous growth since its inception in 2012, thanks to the tireless work and dedication of members. Download an engaging infographic for a snapshot of...

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Nov 22, 2019 in News by DIACC

Smart Cities Need User-Centric Digital ID to be Built on Foundational Principles

Will Sidewalk Labs turn a large portion of Toronto's lakeshore into a surveillance "smart city” or will the principles of transparency, accountability, and inclusive innovation shape the emerging waterfront? This is a topic of much...

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Nov 21, 2019 in DIACC Industry Insights, Papers & Projects by DIACC

DIACC Industry Insights: Digital ID in Government Services

This ‘mini white paper’ is the fifth in a series prepared by DIACC, highlighting the potential impact that digital ID could have on key sectors of the Canadian (and global) economy. The focus of this...

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