Principles

Digital Trust and Identity Design Principles

It is critical to protect and promote Canadian values and perspectives in the digital economy. The following principles guide to support our mission and vision to advance a digital trust ecosystem.

Security & Technical Integrity

• Robust, secure, and scalable
• Built on open, standards-based protocols
• Interoperable with international standards

Privacy & Data Protection

• Implement, protect, and enhance privacy
• Minimize data transfer between authoritative sources and will not create new identity databases

User-Centric Design

• Inclusive, open, and meets broad stakeholder needs
• Provide Canadians choice, control, and convenience

Governance & Accountability

• Transparent in governance and operation
• Able to be independently assessed, audited, and subject to enforcement

Market & Economic Principles

• Cost effective and open to competitive market forces