In this episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives, we explore the real-world impact of digital identity on critical societal challenges. Featuring experts from the Human Technology Foundation, EY, and McCarthy Tétrault, we discuss key insights from the Human Technology Foundation’s 2024 report on digital identity implementation, “Unlocking Digital Identity—Insights from Use Cases for Enhanced Implementation, Trustworthiness, and Individual Empowerment.” 

 

Our conversation covers age verification for online safety, managing health data, securing electronic voting, and authenticating content generated by AI. How can digital identity enhance security and privacy while empowering individuals? What are the challenges and risks? Tune in as we explore solutions that strike a balance between innovation, regulation, and user trust in the evolving digital landscape.


Guests: 

  • Charles Morgan
    • National Co-Lead, Cyber/Data Group at McCarthy Tétrault & Board Member, HTF
  • Jen Mossop-Scott
    • Deputy Leader, Tech Strategy & Transformation, EY Canada

Moderator: Joni Brennan, President, DIACC


Interview Questions:

  1. Key Takeaways: What are the key takeaways from the 2024 Human Technology Foundation report on digital identity?
  2. Age Verification and Minors: Age verification and protecting minors online are growing concerns.
    • What are the challenges, and how can digital identity solutions help?
  3. Electronic Voting: As electronic voting gains traction, concerns about security and integrity remain. 
    • What role does digital identity play in mitigating these risks?
  4. AI-Gen Content: AI-generated content is increasingly sophisticated. 
    • How can digital identity be leveraged to verify content authenticity and combat misinformation?
  5. Health Data Management: Managing health data securely while ensuring efficient healthcare delivery is a complex task. 
    • How do the report’s recommendations balance privacy, accessibility, and interoperability?
  6. Next Steps: What steps should governments, businesses, and technology providers take to build public confidence in digital identity initiatives?

 

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