ITCAN rolls out biometric age pass for vape stores, while Washington debates
Biometric measures for age verification are gaining ground in Canada and Washington state, as retailers and regulators try to prevent…
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Data privacy law is in effect in Quebec and businesses are confused about what it means
With the second phase of Quebec’s Law 25 in effect as of September 22, a new survey says there is…
Canadian digital standards org wants porn bill to go harder on biometric age verification
The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) of Canada is proposing the adoption of a standard that specifies minimum requirements for…
Driver’s licenses and ID cards from Thales cross 100M issued mark in North America
Thales, one of North America’s leading providers of physical and mobile driver’s licenses, has announced that more than 100 million…
Quebec is weeks away from major biometrics changes for employers
September 22 is coming quickly for Quebec employers. That is the day when the Canadian province’s biometric information guidelines go…
Digital verification gets thumbs up from Canadian business leaders
Interac opens its new report, “Digital Verification for Canadian Businesses: Insights from Decision Makers”, with a statement on trust. “Trust…
Professor wins grant from privacy commish to tackle facial recognition bias in Canada
Dr. Gideon Christian has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Canada’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner Contributions Program for his…
From LinkedIn to government services, digital identity use set for expansion in Canada
Digital identity is set to take on greater prominence in Canada, with a rollout on LinkedIn and a plan to…
Identifying billions: white paper touts economic heft of digital ID
The convenience and practical security benefits of digital credentials are often listed among their top benefits. But a new white…
Everyone has an opinion about AI policies and regulations
The European Union’s plenary vote on the AI Act is June 14, but a political skirmish around remote biometric surveillance…
