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Jan 13, 2022 in Papers & Projects by DIACC

Guidance on the Acceptable Use of Biometrics – DIACC Special Interest Group Insights

In the fall of 2020, A DIACC Special Interest Group (SIG) was created to address the following question, “Do we need a made-for-Canada biometrics standard or Pan-Canadian Trust Framework (PCTF) component or does an existing...

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Nov 16, 2021 in Interoperability by DIACC

Request for Comment and IPR Review: PCTF Verified Person and Privacy Candidates for Final Recommendations V1.1

This review period is now closed. Notice of Intent: DIACC is collaborating to develop and publish the Verified Person and Privacy components of the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework (PCTF) to set a baseline of public and...

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Nov 5, 2021 in Women in Identity by DIACC

DIACC Women in Identity: Elena Dumitrascu

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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Oct 29, 2021 in Member Spotlights by DIACC

Spotlight on Nuance

1. What is the mission and vision of Nuance? Nuance’s mission is to facilitate fast, easy, secure access to the services that people depend upon. When a person contacts a company or government agency, they...

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Oct 25, 2021 in Surveys by DIACC

DIACC Industry Survey

The intent of this DIACC Industry Survey is to identify any pain points Canadian industries have that prevent the use of trusted Digital Identity frameworks. Target audience for this survey includes those from both the public and...

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Oct 22, 2021 in Women in Identity by DIACC

DIACC Women in Identity: Chandra Rink

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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Oct 20, 2021 in Podcasts by DIACC

DIACC’s Digital ID & Me Podcasts

DIACC's Digital ID & Me podcasts aims to demystify the who, what, where, and why of Digital Identity with a global perspective through a Canadian lens and to bring awareness to interested individuals and organizations...

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Oct 20, 2021 in Papers & Projects by DIACC

BC Government’s Verifiable Credential Issuer Kit Proof of Concept Report

The intent of this report is to communicate the project drivers, what the POC demonstrated, the experience and learning of the participants, and how governments might proceed to implement digital identity in their own programs....

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Oct 7, 2021 in News, Press Releases by DIACC

ICTC and DIACC Collaboration

ICTC and DIACC Collaborate to Ramp Up Innovation in Identity Management, Security, and Data Privacy (Ottawa, October 7, 2021) The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) and the Digital Identity Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC)...

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Sep 21, 2021 in Events by DIACC

DIACC Inaugural Research Academia Forum: Proof of Vaccination Credentials

In support of DIACC's five year strategy we are thrilled to host a topical series of DIACC Research and Academia Forums. DIACC's Research and Academia Forums expand the digital identity conversation beyond digital identity professionals...

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