Letters from the President

Apr 27, 2020 in Letters from the President by DIACC

Why Canada Needs a Digital ID Framework

Canada must become a nation of digital identity.  What does this mean, exactly? I believe that Canadians should be in control of their personal data. I also think that there should be standards and practices...

Jul 23, 2019 in Letters from the President by DIACC

Letters from the President: The Importance of Transparency in DIACC’s Pan-Canadian Trust Framework (PCTF) Development

Transparency, accountability, and inclusion, these are critical not only to the PCTF, but also to the process by which it is developed. Inclusive, open, and meets broad stakeholder needs Just as an identity ecosystem must...

May 15, 2019 in Letters from the President, News by DIACC

Letters from the President: A Collaborative Road less Travelled – Delivering a PCTF that Works for Canada and Around the World

DIACC's approach In Canada, DIACC is the singular organization focused on accelerating the establishment of a Canadian Identity Ecosystem - the singular organization where Canada’s identity experts and practitioners connect to share the deep knowledge...

Nov 24, 2018 in Events, Letters from the President, News by DIACC

Letters from the President: Exploring Digital Government at FWD50

“When we set out to choose the topics of FWD50 2018, one thing was clear to us: We should begin with foundations, and there's nothing more foundational than identity. Without it, we can't ensure the...

Sep 19, 2018 in Letters from the President by DIACC

Letters from the President: Impactful Trends Underpinning Canada’s Digital Identity Transformation

I’ve worked in digital ID for 15+ years and I’ve seen many new trends emerge, technologies abandoned.  I’ve also seen significant breakthroughs in how the industry thinks about the technical foundations of identity. 2018 has...

Aug 22, 2018 in Letters from the President by Lauren Rab

Letters from the President: DIACC Amplifying Member Outreach

Connecting global themes with local impact It has been an exciting year in the digital identity world. From GDPR to blockchain, there has been plenty of activity to spark discussion. Over the past few months,...