Privacy and Access Council of Canada

The voice for privacy and access

Help shape Ontario’s Digital ID Program

The Ontario government is seeking input on its plan to introduce a digital ID program by the end of 2021 that would enable Ontarians to conveniently prove their identity online.

Individuals could use digital ID to prove their identity when:

  • checking in for virtual medical appointments
  • getting a birth, marriage or death certificate
  • applying for government assistance (such as disability support) or benefits (such as CERB or EI)
  • updating and showing vaccination records
  • opening a bank account
  • applying for a tenancy or job

Businesses could use digital ID to verify individuals’ identities when:

  • hiring new employees or engaging contractors
  • proving their identity/credentials or verifying those of other businesses
  • opening business accounts
  • applying for loans, grants, tax credits or benefits
  • verifying a prospective tenant’s or customer’s identity

 

Have Your Say

This is a rare opportunity for you to offer perspective on the design and implementation of Ontario’s digital identification program.

We recognize that employment or other associations can affect your willingness and freedom to express your views.

If you wish to provide input but are concerned about splashback, send your thoughtful comments about the proposed program by February 19, 2021 

  • by snail mailto PACC at Suite 330, Unit 440, 10816 Macleod Tr SE, Calgary AB T2J 5N8 or
  • by email to President_at_PACC-CCAP_dot_ca

or take the Digital ID Survey before February 26th.

All submissions received will be fully anonymized, gathered into a single document, and submitted to the Government of Ontario.

 

 

Reader Interactions

Comments

  4. I STRONGLY DISAGREE WITH HAVING DIGITAL ID.
    NO WEBSITES ARE 100% PRIVATE AND SECURE. WE SEE THIS ALL THE TIME.
    WE HAVE EXAMPLES WITH THE CANADA REVENUE SITE RECENTLY AND BANKS etc. etc.
    NO WAY! THIS HAS GONE TOO FAR. WE DON’T HAVE TO DO EVERYTHING ON LINE.

  5. I STRONGLY DO NOT AGREE WITH DIGITAL ID.
    THIS IS TAKING EVERYTHING TOO FAR.
    IT IS LIKE PUTTING OUR PERSONAL INFORMATION ON A BILLBOARD OUT TO THE WORLD!
    NO WEBSITES ARE 100% SECURE. TAKE A LOOK AT EXAMPLES IN THE PAST i.e. Canada Revenue, Banks etc.
    FORGET IT!

  6. I DO NOT AGREE ON HAVING DIGITAL ID.

    THIS IS THE END OF OUR FREEDOM! CANADA GLORIUS AND FREE ?

    WE ARE CREATORS WE LOVE CREATING, WORKING.

    THE DESIRE FOR FREEDOM IS PROPER TO THE HUMAN BEING AND GOVERNMENTS WHO ATTEMPT TO END IT WILL SUFFER A BIG LOSS.

  7. I strongly disagree with this idea….Our information will then be very accessible to hackers for access our information

  8. I strongly disagree with this idea….Our information will then be very accessible to hackers for identity tbeft, or whatever. The Government has too much of our info online already

  10. I do not agree this is lack of respect to people.
    Stop controlling us. We don’t need your help.

  11. I strongly, most emphatically disagree with this invasion of privacy.