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Oct 28, 2025 in DIACC Industry Insights, News by DIACC

Leading the Way: Client IDV Success in Canada’s Legal Sector

Canada's legal sector has achieved over 700,000 client identity verification (client IDV) transactions in a single year (October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024), proving that secure, convenient digital client IDV can operate at scale...

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Oct 28, 2025 in News by DIACC

DIACC and SIROS Foundation Partner to Advance Global Leadership in Digital Trust and Interoperable Credentials

Toronto, Canada, October 28, 2025 - The DIACC and the SIROS Foundation are proud to announce a strategic collaboration to accelerate trust, interoperability, and innovation in digital credentials and wallets. This partnership brings together two...

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Oct 28, 2025 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

DIACC Congratulates Quebec on Historic Adoption of National Digital Identity Legislation

October 28, 2025 – We proudly congratulate the Government of Quebec and the Assemblée nationale on the adoption of Bill 82, the Act respecting national digital identity and amending other provisions. This landmark legislation represents...

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Oct 23, 2025 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

Statement on Auditor General’s Cyber Security Report

October 23, 2025 The Auditor General's report released on cyber security of federal government networks and systems reveals vulnerabilities that demand immediate, coordinated action across all sectors and jurisdictions. The findings underscore a fundamental truth:...

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Oct 23, 2025 in News by DIACC

FCT’s Client ID Verification Achieves DIACC PCTF Certification: Enhancing Digital Trust for Legal Professionals

Toronto, October 23, 2025 – We are thrilled to announce that FCT Client ID Verification has been certified against the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework ™(PCTF) Verified Person Component at LOA2. Established in 2012, DIACC is Canada’s...

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Oct 16, 2025 in Letters from the President, News by DIACC

A Milestone in Enhancing Digital Trust for Lawyers: Digitally Verifying Client ID

Letter from our President In an era when identity fraud is evolving rapidly, our collective efforts to defend the integrity of client-lawyer relationships have never been more vital. Today, I’m proud to reflect on a...

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Oct 15, 2025 in News by DIACC

DIACC Unviels Digital Trust Adoption Dashboard: Transparency for a Connected Canada

October 16, 2025 - We are thrilled to announce the launch of DIACC's Digital Trust Adoption Dashboard, a transformative, interactive tool developed by our Adoption Expert Committee (AEC), marking a pivotal moment in Canada's digital...

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Oct 15, 2025 in Letters from the President, News by DIACC

Reimagining Canada Post: From Delivering Mail to Delivering Trust

A Letter from the President Canada Post is losing approximately ten million dollars per day. The traditional business model of delivering physical mail to every Canadian address is fundamentally unsustainable. The federal government has directed...

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Oct 3, 2025 in Letters from the President, News by DIACC

Learning from BritCard: Why Architecture Matters for Digital Trust and Identity

A Letter from the President, DIACC The choices we make about digital trust and identity verification architecture today will shape Canadian privacy, security, and digital rights for generations to come. Recent developments in the United...

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Oct 2, 2025 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

Recognizing Quebec’s Digital Trust and Cybersecurity Leadership in Kananaskis

October 2, 2025 DIACC is proud to recognize Quebec’s leadership during the recent Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers' and Deputy Ministers' Seminar on Digital Trust and Cybersecurity in Kananaskis, Alberta. As co-chair, Quebec's Deputy Minister...

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