In this engaging episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman sit down with special guest Joni Brennan, President at the Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC). They dive deep into the intricacies of digital wallets, the evolving landscape of digital identity, and the importance of choice and trust in identity solutions. Joni shares her insights from the European Identity & Cloud Conference (EIC) and discusses the significance of the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework in de-risking digital identity adoption.

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the challenges of standardizing digital wallets, the role of certification in building trust, and the importance of user choice in identity solutions. Joni also provides a fascinating look into her career journey and the evolution of identity standards from the days of the Liberty Alliance to the present.

The episode wraps up with a fun discussion on underrated music acts, highlighting the hosts' and guest's diverse musical tastes.

Connect with Joni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonibrennan

Learn more about the Digital Identification and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC): https://diacc.ca/

Pan-Canadian Trust Framework: https://diacc.ca/trust-framework/

Digital Identity Perspectives Research: https://diacc.ca/2023/04/20/canadians-continue-to-demand-transparency-and-control-over-personal-data/

Our Public Trust Forum Report: https://diacc.ca/2023/10/31/securing-canadas-digital-prosperity-building-trust-in-verification-and-credentials-is-a-shared-imperative/

DIACC's Trust Talks & Digital Dives podcast: https://diacc.ca/podcasts/

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Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.

🔑 Episode Keywords

Digital Identity, Authentication, Authorization, Digital Wallets, Identity Management, Iam, Saml, Federation, Digital Trust, Verifiable Credentials, Identity Verification, Identity Proofing, Digital Economy, Risk Management, Trust Framework, Podcast, Identity Standards, Ai In Identity, Identity Ecosystem, Privacy And Security