DIACC | Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada

Jul 21, 2022 in Guest Blogs, Members by DIACC

The Future of Digital Identity: Contracts & Signatures

By Meyer Mechanic, Founder and CEO at Vaultie with additional contributions made by members of DIACC’s Outreach Expert Committee. In the 22 years since electronic signatures were made legal for business use in Canada, they’ve...

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Jul 21, 2022 in Guest Blogs, Members by DIACC

The Future of Digital Identity: Healthcare

By Michael Magrath, Managing Director, Digital Identity at Kuma with additional contributions by members of DIACC’s Outreach Expert Committee. If there is one industry that everyone participates in, it’s healthcare. Believe it or not, Canada’s...

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Jun 7, 2022 in News, Papers & Projects by DIACC

The DIACC partners with HTF on recommendations for a trusted and safe adoption of Digital ID

TORONTO, JUNE 7, 2022 — The Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) is excited to announce its partnership with the Human Technology Foundation (HTF) on a trusted, citizen-centric digital identity adoption. The purpose...

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Jun 2, 2022 in Papers & Projects by DIACC

DIACC 2022 Industry Survey Report

The DIACC Industry Survey's intent was to identify any pain points Canadian industries have that prevent the use of trusted Digital Identity. This survey was created in the Summer of 2021 with the support and...

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Apr 26, 2022 in Papers & Projects by DIACC

Agri-Food Product Identity Verification & Governance – DIACC Special Interest Group Insights

This report was created by the Identity Verification and Food Traceability DIACC Special Interest Group and was a collaborative effort between the University of Guelph, DIACC, and other subject matter experts. This report discusses what the...

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Apr 10, 2022 in PCTF Reviews by DIACC

Request for Comment & IPR Review: PCTF Digital Wallet Draft Recommendation V1.0

This review period is now closed. Notice of Intent: DIACC is collaborating to develop and publish the Digital Wallet component of the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework (PCTF) to set a baseline of public and private sector...

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Apr 7, 2022 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

2022 Budget Statement

Canada’s trusted digital ID leader, the DIACC, welcomes Budget 2022 investments for digital transformation and Canadian innovation TORONTO, APRIL 7, 2022 — Joni Brennan, President of the Digital Identification and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC)...

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Apr 4, 2022 in News, Papers & Projects, Research by DIACC

Privacy, Security, and Choice Drive Canadians’ Desire for Digital ID

Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada Research Finds Canadians Want Digital ID that is user-centric and aligns with their values Access the full 2021 Research ReportAccess the Multi-page SynopsisAccess the One-page Synopsis Toronto, April...

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Mar 31, 2022 in Papers & Projects by DIACC

Report on the Adequacy of Identity Governance Transparency – DIACC Special Group Insights

In the last few years, the importance of digital identity has grown exponentially, from being an instrument employed primarily to secure closed systems (such as corporate networks) to being a platform for governments to deliver...

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Mar 15, 2022 in Women in Identity Spotlights by DIACC

DIACC Women in Identity: Merissa Silk

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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