This episode features a special guest from DIACC member Yoti, Julie Dawson. Julie is Yoti’s Chief Policy and Regulatory Officer. We’ll dive deep into the nuances around age estimation, verification, and assurance, which leverage techniques like data minimization to protect privacy. Our discussion covers policy and technology trends that are visible today and provides straightforward advice for how this space will develop in the future.

Get to know Julie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliedawson/

Get to know Joni - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonibrennan/

Episode References

FaceBook Age Verification - https://about.fb.com/news/2022/12/facebook-dating-age-verification/

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This episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives features a very special industry-leading guest. DIACC member EY's Global Responsible AI Co-Lead, Cathy Cobey, joins us.  

Cathy brings deep expertise in guiding organizations in responsibly adopting AI while managing operational risks and building and maintaining digital trust.  Her insights into AI, verification, and digital trust will provide valuable perspectives as we explore technology and governance's future and present state. Let's dive into digital trust with Cathy!

Get to know EY - https://www.ey.com/en_ca

Follow Cathy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathycobey/

Episode References

• EY.ai | EY - Global - https://www.ey.com/en_gl/services/ai/platform

This episode features a fantastic lineup of guests who join us to share insights and experiences gained through the DIACC PCTF Trustmark Certification Program. We'll discuss the value of certification for service providers, the importance of a three-year certification cycle, including annual surveillance audits, the benefits of leveraging a readiness advisor to lay the groundwork for a successful certification journey, and the opportunity to meet and lead the international ecosystem through certification. We also connect the benefits of certification with the urgency to reduce and wipe out fraud - specifically regarding title insurance, real estate, and legal transactions. 

If you're passionate about risk mitigation and building trust through assurance practices, this episode is for you!

Host:

• Joni Brennan, President, DIACC https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonibrennan/

Guests: 

• John Rider, Sr. Vice President Retail and Commercial Title Insurance, Chicago Title https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnvrider/

Get to know:

• Chicago Title Canada https://chicagotitle.ca/

In this episode of T2D2, I'm honoured to host yet another exceptional guest. Today, we have Sami Khoury, head of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, or the Cyber Centre for short. As the head of the Cyber Centre, Sami serves as the primary source of expert advice,  guidance, services, and support on cyber security for government entities, critical infrastructure, owners, operators, the private sector, and the Canadian public.

Sami embarked on his career at the Communication Security Establishment (CSE) in 1992, where he initially acted as a research engineer specializing in the impact of emerging multimedia communications technologies over the years. He’s held various operational and leadership roles at CSE. More recently, he served as assistant deputy minister for enterprise, technologies and solutions. In this capacity, he was the CSE's Chief Officer. Sami’s contributions have been recognized through various accolades, including the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal and Apex Award for Excellence and Innovation.

On a personal note, as this podcast has grown, it's been a privilege to interview Canadian and international luminaries like Sami. We look forward to continuing to learn from him and from the many dedicated individuals who work for and with the Cyber Centre. With that... Let's Dive into digital trust with Sami!

• Get to know Sami Khoury https://www.linkedin.com/in/sami-khoury-1a263422/

This episode features Debbie Gamble, industry leader and Group Head, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Interac.

Joining DIACC's President Joni Brennan in this episode is the remarkable Debbie Gamble, an influential leader whose work in financial technology and digital solutions has paved the way for future generations. Debbie’s expertise and visionary approach have set her apart as a true leader in our industry. Stay tuned as we explore her journey, insights, and the impact of her leadership in the digital economy.

Debbie drives Interac's innovation strategy and mines for new venture and partnership opportunities. Her firsthand experience as an entrepreneur and with such innovations as mobile commerce, digital verification and cryptocurrency solutions make her one of the country’s most seasoned authorities on the digital economy. In 2021, Debbie Gamble was recognized as one of the most influential women in payments by Payments Source.

Debbie has been recognized as: Top 50 Canadian Executives, FemTech Leader of the Year, Top 25 Women in Payments, Top 50 Women in FinTech, Distinguished Payments Professional.

Interac helps you get more out of life - Whether buying your morning coffee, paying back a friend, evolving your business’ payment system or verifying your identity on a participating government website, Interac helps you stay in control of your money and provides convenient digital access to verify and authenticate your data so you can get more out of life.

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Get to know Debbie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgamble/

About Interac - https://www.interac.ca/en/

Get to know Joni - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonibrennan/

About DIACC - https://diacc.ca

In this episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives (T2D2), we explore the importance of modernizing lawyer-client identity verification processes. Our guests share perspectives from Law Societies, Treefort Technologies, and Vaultie. We delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by digital transformation in legal practices. We discuss the impact of relaxed requirements during the pandemic, the principles guiding future-proofing and modernization efforts, and the characteristics legal professionals should look for in client ID verification providers. Join us as we uncover how digital services can enhance the lawyer-client relationship and the future of digital identity verification in the legal sector.

Our guests:

• Phil Brown, Senior Counsel, Practice Management, Law Society of Ontario with Federation of Law Societies perspectives

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• Law Society of Ontario

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• Phil Brown

References:

• Federation of Law Societies Canada Anti-Money Laundering

This episode discusses the importance of signalling trust by earning a trustmark through DIACC's PCTF certification program. Services earn PCTF certification through a standardized third-party conformity assessment program. Services that earn a trustmark send a strong signal of trust, indicating that their processes and technologies have been designed with their clients' duty of care as a top priority.  If you want to learn how your service can get certified, contact [email protected].

Our guests are:

• Rakesh Raghupathi: Director of product strategy and partnerships at ATB Ventures. 

Learn more about: 

• ATB Ventures | Oliu: https://canada.oliu.id/

Get to know:

• Rakesh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakeshraghupathi/

Let's dive into digital trust with Rakesh, Ray, and Ruth. 

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This episode features one of DIACC's Board of Directors, Iliana Oris Valiente, the Managing Director and Innovation Lead at Accenture in Canada. Iliana spearheads strategic transformations across multiple sectors focusing on emerging technologies like AI and societal trends. 

Iliana is an active board member at Sunnybrook Hospital and CPA Ontario, and mentors startups through incubators such as CDL. 

Additionally, she’s a published author and frequent speaker at global conferences, and her insights have been featured in various media outlets, including Bloomberg, CNBC, and NPR.

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About Accenture - https://www.accenture.com/

About DIACC - https://diacc.ca

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• Special guest: Karan Puri, Associate Vice President and Head of Product, Trusted Credentials, TD Bank

In this episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives, host Joni Brennan sits down with finance expert Karan Puri to explore the critical role of financial systems in combating human trafficking. Together, they delve into the complex web connecting finance, money laundering, and trafficking, highlighting how financial institutions can play a pivotal role in detection and prevention.

The discussion also explores the power of financial intelligence, the legal frameworks guiding anti-trafficking efforts, and innovative financial tools. Puri emphasizes the importance of corporate responsibility and community engagement in eradicating this global criminal activity.

Tune in to discover how leveraging the foundations of finance can be a powerful tool in the fight against human trafficking.

In this episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives, host Joni Brennan, President of DIACC, chats with Fadwa Mohanna, Founder and CEO of One37. Together, they dive into the opportunities and challenges women in leadership face in the digital trust and identity industry. Fadwa shares her stories, insights and experiences gained throughout her career. She shares excellent advice as an entrepreneur, tech innovation, and telecommunications leader. Join us for a conversation that explores the specific ups and downs that women face and the strategies that influence long-lasting and measurable impact that helps more women enter, contribute, and lead the digital trust and identity space. Tune in to better understand how you can contribute to this crucial mission.

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About One37 - https://one37id.com/

About DIACC - https://diacc.ca