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Mar 29, 2023 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

Canada’s trusted digital ID leader, the DIACC, welcomes Budget 2023

Canada’s trusted digital ID leader, the DIACC, welcomes Budget 2023; applauds the government for investments in digital transformation and Canada’s shift to a digital economy TORONTO, MARCH 29, 2023 — Joni Brennan, President of the...

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Mar 27, 2023 in PCTF Reviews by DIACC

Request for Comment & IPR Review: PCTF Trust Registries Draft Recommendation V1.0

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

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Feb 22, 2023 in Women in Identity Spotlights by DIACC

DIACC Women in Identity: Alana Bennett

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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Feb 1, 2023 in Certification, News by DIACC

CONSULT HYPERION Joins the Voila Verified Trustmark Program as Readiness Advisor

Voilà Verified Program Builds Real Trust in Digital Solutions by Spotlighting World-Class Vetted Digital Identity Solutions. Vancouver, February 1, 2023 - The Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) is pleased to officially recognize...

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Jan 11, 2023 in Certification, News by DIACC

Schellman Joins the Voilà Verified Trustmark Program

Schellman Joins the Voilà Verified Trustmark ProgramVoilà Verified Program Builds Real Trust in Digital Solutions by Spotlighting World-Class Vetted Digital Identity Solutions. TAMPA, FL, January 11, 2023 – The Digital ID and Authentication Council of...

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Nov 22, 2022 in Guest Blogs by DIACC

Video Gamers, Say Hello to Digital Identity

By Chris Ferreira, Senior Program Manager, DIACC. Additional contributions made by members of DIACC’s Outreach Expert Committee I remember the first time I played a video game as if it was yesterday. My older brother spent...

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Nov 2, 2022 in Papers & Projects by DIACC

Universal Digital Identity Policy Principles to Maximize Benefits for People: a shared European and Canadian Perspective

New study highlights policy design principles to maximize benefits of digital identity (TORONTO) – November 2, 2022 – The Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) and the Human Technology Foundation (HTF) today released...

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Oct 27, 2022 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

DIACC’s Written Submission for the 2023 Pre-Budget Consultations

List of recommendations Recommendation 1: That the government drive economic growth by prioritizing and investing in the government’s digital identity mandate. Recommendation 2: That the government strengthen alignment with provinces and territories on digital identity...

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Oct 19, 2022 in Papers & Projects, Proof of Concept by DIACC

Foundational ID: Restoring the Chain of Trust for Identity

Over the course of 2021 and early 2022, the DIACC worked with a Special Interest Group (SIG) to explore how the integration of Foundational IDs into the digital identity ecosystem could improve identity resolution between...

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Oct 18, 2022 in Certification, News by DIACC

Voilà Verified Trustmark Program is Live – ‘duty of care’ a top priority

The Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada Launches Voilà Verified Program to Spotlight World-Class Vetted Digital Identity Solutions. Toronto, October 18, 2022 – The Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) has officially...

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