Law Societies
Streamlined Digital Client ID Verification for Lawyers
Support trust confidently, securely, and efficiently.
Why This Matters
Law Societies across Canada are phasing out temporary pandemic-era rules that relaxed requirements for remote client identity verification (client IDV). Lawyers must now comply with Client IDV Rules using secure, reliable, and trusted tools.
Key Challenge
Legal professionals need access to tools that:
- Comply with updated IDV rules
- Are trustworthy, efficient, and easy to implement
- Reduce onboarding friction and client confusion
How DIACC Helps
As Canada’s only neutral non-profit focused solely on digital trust and verification, DIACC equips lawyers and law societies with peer-reviewed tools and guidance. We develop the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework (PCTF)™ and operate its Certification Program—but do not provide or operate client IDV services.
Guidance for Law Societies & Legal Professionals
Law Societies May
- Recommend the Trusted List of PCTF Certified Services to ensure consistency and reliability for members.
- Reference the PCTF Law Society Profile for streamlined client ID verification criteria.
Legal Professionals
- Choose tools from the Trusted List of Certified Services for PCTF-compliant client IDV.
- Use the DIACC Member Services Directory to find vendors who may meet your client onboarding needs.
DIACC’s Law Societies and Legal Sector Supporting Resources
- DIACC Member Services Directory: DIACC members offering a range of verification solutions.
- About the PCTF: A risk management and assurance framework that defines auditable criteria for digital trust and verification in Canada.
- PCTF Law Society Profile (PDF): A tailored certification path for solutions offering legal sector client IDV services.
- Certification Program Overview: Helps lawyers understand the DIACC’s PCTF certification program.
- Trusted List of PCTF Certified Services: Solutions that have been independently certified against PCTF.
Need Support or More Info?
- General inquiries: contact@diacc.ca
- Certification questions: voila@diacc.ca