Status: Available (IAM only, no digital claims)
Short Description: My NS Account is primarily an Identity and Access Management system enabling single sign-on but not digital credentials.

Program Details:

Q: Is there a centralized citizen digital trust scheme available in the province and/or territory?

• Answer: Yes – limited (IAM only, no digital claims)
• Program: My NS Account
• Access Link: https://mynsid.novascotia.ca/

Q: Does the digital trust scheme offer a credential?

• Answer: No (IAM only)

Q: How is the credential issued to citizens?

• Answer: Email confirmation and account linking process

Q: What percentage of the provincial population is currently enrolled in the scheme?

• Answer: 1–10%

Q: How many government services can the citizen credential access?

• Answer: 0–10

Q: Can the citizen credential be used to access non-government services?

Answer: No

Resources:

• My NS Account
• About My NS Account

 

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