DIACC | Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada

Mar 23, 2020 in Guest Blogs, Members by DIACC

In a work-from-home world, a reliable digital ID is ever more important

by Michelle Johnston, Consultant, Government Strategy and Innovation, Equifax Canada In the wake of COVID-19, Canada and the world are experiencing unprecedented changes to the regular course of business. Many companies have shown tremendous leadership...

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Mar 19, 2020 in News by DIACC

Creation of the first National Digital Identity Laboratory

TORONTO, GATINEAU March 19, 2020 - The Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) is pleased to announce a collaborative partnership with Canada's cybersecurity cluster, In-Sec-M, to create the first national digital identity lab....

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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...

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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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