Canadian liquor and cannabis retailers’ biometrics use found inappropriate
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia (B.C.) found via a review that some private sector licensed…
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Digital identity proliferation spurs customer concern for ethical data usage, says ATB report
Consumers in North America are distrustful of tech companies and their commitment to data privacy, according to a Tech and…
Fragmentation in details and niches as digital health passes roll out around the world
UK authorities are being asked by the country’s aviation sector to ditch the COVID test and isolation requirements it has…
Canada engages business group to establish digital identity standards
Canada’s CIO Strategy Council has been engaged by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and Innovation Science and Economic Development…
Canadian digital ID group tops 100 members
The Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) continues to grow rapidly, with new participants pushing its membership past…
Canada requests bids to develop biometric management office strategy
The Canada Border Services Agency has invited 15 groups to submit proposals as it attempts to stand up an Office…
More countries consider biometric age verification to access porn sites
A bill that makes it mandatory for Canadians intending to visit a pornography site to go through a face biometrics…
China still finding outstretched Canadian palms when it comes to biometrics research
Canadian researchers are reportedly working with Chinese researchers tainted by military and government-repression campaigns. Coverage by The Globe and Mail,…
Canadian digital identity strategy to emphasize open standards for interoperability
Canada has launched a new strategy for its digital operations, which focusses significantly on the need for trusted digital identities…
Canadian Privacy Commissioner says facial recognition risks not addressed in proposed law
Canada needs new regulation for facial recognition beyond the proposed update to private-sector privacy laws, according to Privacy Commissioner Daniel…
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