The Privacy and Access Council of Canada

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Ontario Releases Technology and Standards for Digital Identity

The Ontario government is launching the technology and standards that will build Ontario’s digital identity ecosystem tol empower simpler, faster and better access to more convenient and secure online services. When fully launched, Ontario’s Digital ID will allow people and businesses to prove who they are both online and in person with built-in safety features that protect … [Read more...] about Ontario Releases Technology and Standards for Digital Identity

Qualification and proficiency of privacy and access control professionals

What 21st century skills do privacy professionals need in our data economy? How can Canadian organizations navigate international, federal, and provincial/territorial privacy requirements? The PACC Core Competency Standards, and the PACC Professional Certification Program — which was launched in 2009 and relies on rigorous and unbiased qualification criteria — were … [Read more...] about Qualification and proficiency of privacy and access control professionals

Have Your Say — IAB Canada Transparency & Consent Framework Policies

The Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada (IAB Canada) has released the draft policies for the Canadian Transparency and Consent Framework as an important step towards contributing to a global approach to responsible, privacy-protected media transactions. The Transparency and Consent Framework consists of a set of technical specifications and policies to which publishers, … [Read more...] about Have Your Say — IAB Canada Transparency & Consent Framework Policies