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Aug 27, 2025 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

DIACC Submission to the Government of Canada’s Consultation on a Possible Canada‑EU Digital Trade Agreement

About DIACC The Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada is a public–private coalition working to advance a trusted Canadian digital economy through open, industry-driven frameworks for identity, authentication, and trust services. DIACC stewards the Pan‑Canadian Trust Framework™...

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Aug 20, 2025 in Member Spotlights by DIACC

Spotlight on Giesecke+Devrient (G+D)

1. What is the mission and vision of Giesecke+Devrient (G+D)? We shape trust in a digital world. We create innovative security solutions for reliable protection of highly critical sectors. We engineer customized security technologies with...

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Aug 20, 2025 in Member Spotlights by DIACC

Spotlight on NOETRONIQ Strategic Initiatives

1. What is the mission and vision of NOETRONIQ Strategic Initiatives? Mission:To empower organizations with trusted, interoperable identity solutions by delivering expert architectural guidance rooted in privacy, security, and open standards. Vision:To shape a resilient...

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Aug 5, 2025 in Pre-Budget Submissions by DIACC

The Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) Written Submission for the Fall 2025 Pre-Budget Consultations

Submitted by: Joni Brennan, President List of recommendations: Recommendation 1: That the government fund and deploy an interoperable, reusable digital credentials login solution for federal services modeled after widely-used single sign-on tools in the private sector....

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Jul 28, 2025 in DIACC Industry Insights by DIACC

Building Trust at the Frontlines – Client ID Verification for Canada’s Auto Finance Sector

As fraud, regulatory scrutiny, and consumer expectations evolve, Canadian Automotive Retail and Finance Sectors are under pressure to modernize identity verification (IDV) practices. This report summarizes insights from DIACC’s recent industry forum, where finance leaders,...

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May 13, 2025 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

Advancing Digital Trust to Strengthen Public Safety

https://youtu.be/ZlMty6a5blA Current Landscape The public safety sector is undergoing rapid digital transformation, embracing new technologies to enhance emergency response, law enforcement, and disaster management. However, this shift also brings challenges such as data security risks,...

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Apr 14, 2025 in Member Spotlights by DIACC

Spotlight on Paays

1. What is the mission and vision of Paays? Building the foundation of trust in Auto Finance. Empowering Dealers and Lenders to serve their customers better, faster and more securely. 2. Why is trustworthy digital...

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Apr 11, 2025 in Member Spotlights by DIACC

Spotlight on Keyless

1. What is the mission and vision of Keyless? Our vision is for a safer, more private world. Keyless is on a mission to redefine how the world authenticates - enabling people to securely access...

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Apr 8, 2025 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

Advancing Digital Trust for Government Service Modernization

https://youtu.be/Cx5YnHb3oXo Current Landscape Governments worldwide are accelerating their digital transformation efforts to meet the growing expectations of citizens and businesses. Canada is no exception, with public sector services increasingly moving online to improve efficiency, accessibility,...

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Mar 12, 2025 in Pre-Budget Submissions by DIACC

The Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations (March 2025)

Submitted by: Joni Brennan, President List of recommendations Recommendation 1: That the government prioritize digital trust in four areas critical to Canada’s leadership and the privacy, security and protection of our people and industries, including:...

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