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Feb 22, 2021 in News, Papers & Projects by DIACC

Decentralized Identity and DIACC PCTF Authentication

While the Authentication component may have been mostly developed before Decentralized Identity approaches emerged, this document demonstrates that Authentication is applicable in the context of Decentralized Identity systems and encourages service providers not to lose...

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Feb 22, 2021 in DIACC Industry Insights, Guest Blogs by DIACC

Digital ID, the next step to easier, more convenient government services for citizens

Contributions made by members of the DIACC’s Outreach Expert Committee Across the country, governments are grappling with digital transformation, in an effort to offer services to citizens and businesses with greater flexibility and ease of...

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Feb 22, 2021 in Member Spotlights by DIACC

Spotlight on Vaultie

1.What is the mission and vision of Vaultie? At Vaultie our mission is to allow physical people to both provide, and control, indisputable links to their digital documents (and other assets) while providing complete user...

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Feb 16, 2021 in News, Press Releases by DIACC

Covid has accelerated Canadians’ demand for digital ID

Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada research finds that three-quarters of Canadians feel it’s important to have a secure, trusted, and privacy-enhancing digital ID to safely and securely make transactions online Access the full...

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Jan 26, 2021 in News by DIACC

DIACC International Pilots Special Interest Group “Un-panel”

In recognition of the 2021 International Data Privacy Day taking place January 28th, Joni Brennan, President of the Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC), hosts an "un-panel" with guests from around the world who...

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Jan 19, 2021 in News by DIACC

The PCTF is a tool for implementing Canada’s Digital Charter

It’s well-established that digital technology is the defining force of our modern lives. Work, play, social, commercial and political interactions are all taking place online. In the era of social distancing, the already crucial migration...

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Jan 19, 2021 in Member Spotlights by DIACC

Spotlight on ECAD Labs Inc.

1.What is the mission and vision of ECAD Labs Inc.? At ECAD Labs Inc., our mission is to increase the GDP of the blockchain economy by creating safe and easy-to-use software development tools for blockchain...

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Jan 15, 2021 in Member Spotlights by DIACC

Spotlight on Ernst & Young

DIACC is very pleased to welcome EY. In this member spotlight, DIACC President Joni Brennan interviews Abhishek Sinha, Peter Law, and Atul Ojha to hear their thoughts on digital ID and the great work that...

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Jan 5, 2021 in Member Spotlights by DIACC

Spotlight on ApplyBoard

1.What is the mission and vision of ApplyBoard? ApplyBoard believes that education is a right, not a privilege. The company empowers prospective international students around the world to access the best education by simplifying the...

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Jan 5, 2021 in Guest Blogs, News by DIACC

Protecting Privacy While Reopening Economies

The Value of the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework Co-written by Kaliya Young, IdentityWoman & Joni Brennan, DIACC President Around the world, people are suffering due to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of this...

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