Canada privacy regulators emphasize importance of data protection for digital ID
Data privacy regulators in Canada have, in a resolution, called on state governments to place a premium on data protection…
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DIACC launches certified trustmark program for Canadian digital ID services
Canadian digital identity framework compliance certification program the Voilà Verified Trustmark Program has reached its official launch by the Digital…
Canadian digital identity council seeks feedback on infrastructure criteria
The Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada is asking for comments on the conformance criteria for the technological and…
Suspect image based on DNA phenotyping pulled back by Edmonton police
Edmonton Police Service has asked the public to help identify a suspect from a computer-generated image based on DNA phenotyping,…
No plans to revive World Economic Forum’s user-controlled airport digital ID pilot
The Known Traveller Digital Identity program appears to have stalled, with no plans to revive a pilot that was an…
Canadian lawmakers recommend moratorium, regulations for facial recognition use
Canada should put a moratorium on the use of facial recognition by Federal police and “Canadian industries” unless their implementation…
Liability of AI applications under scrutiny in UK, Canada
Artificial intelligence (AI) applications, particularly those focused on biometric data gathering, have recently come under another round of scrutiny both…
Decentralized digital ID suite Oliu launched by ATB Ventures for Canadian enterprises
ATB Ventures has launched its suite of digital identity software products for enterprises in Canada, consisting of the Oliu platform,…
Canadian police reveal face biometrics tools used for missing persons investigations
Canada’s federal police force has been using facial recognition software Traffic Jam and Spotlight to investigate human trafficking and child…
Governments should center utility, trust and inclusion in digital ID to support fintech: panel
Digital ID could substantially expand the potential of digital identity infrastructure for fintechs in relation to government applications, was the…
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