Trust Talks & Digital Dives

The rise of Agentic AI is shifting the economy from human-initiated to agent-initiated transactions. As AI agents begin booking travel, authorizing payments, and acting on our behalf, a new trust challenge emerges: How do we verify an agent’s authority, accountability, and legitimacy? In this episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives , we explore the Agent Payment Protocol (AP2) and the emergence...

In this episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives , we explore Canada’s evolving role in combating anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorist financing (ATF) risks on the global stage. Featuring Laurie Clark , Co-founder, Principal, and Director at Canchek Corporation, the conversation examines why Canada continues to face scrutiny despite having strong regulatory frameworks, and how enforcem...

Season 6 of Trust Talks & Digital Dives begins with a forward-looking conversation on the state of digital trust in Canada and the work ahead. In this episode, DIACC President Joni Brennan reflects on the real-world impact of today’s fragmented systems, where delays in verifying identity, credentials, and information continue to create friction for individuals and businesses. At the same time,...

In this mini-episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives , we explore the pressures shaping today’s auto finance sector and how trusted digital identity verification can ease those challenges. With rising fraud risks and shifting consumer expectations, lenders and dealers face mounting costs and operational hurdles. Our discussion with Anne-Marie Kelly , Pulkit Arora , and Leigh Day looks at how di...

In this episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives , we delve into the growing threat of money mule accounts , a significant challenge in financial fraud where criminals exploit stolen identities to launder illicit funds. Our discussion features Facephi , a leader in digital identity verification solutions, as we dive into the challenges in detecting mule accounts and how advanced biometric techno...

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 Im...

Digital trust is transforming industries, including the agriculture and agri-food sectors. The DIACC’s Digitizing Traceability of Agriculture and Food (DTAF) Special Interest Group (SIG) recently published a groundbreaking report outlining key challenges, opportunities, and recommendations for strengthening digital trust in this vital sector. In this episode, experts from Agriculture and Agri-Food...

The future of travel is digital, and secure digital credentials are at the forefront of this transformation. In this episode of the DIACC podcast, we bring experts from AAMVA, ICAO, and MATTR to explore the evolution of technologies, capabilities and frameworks for using digital credentials for travel. Our discussion will cover global interoperability, privacy-enhancing verification methods, regul...

This episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives explores how decentralized identity transforms digital trust, user empowerment, and compliance with evolving privacy regulations. Joining us is Darrell Geusz of Ping Identity, a global leader in identity security. Darrell explains how decentralized identity works, its value to organizations, and how Ping Identity is helping lead the charge. Curious a...

🎧 BONUS EPISODE – Post-Election Reflections with Kelly Hutchinson In this special bonus episode, DIACC President Joni Brennan is joined by Kelly Hutchinson, Digital Practice Lead and Public Affairs Counsellor at Compass Rose, to unpack the results of Canada’s recent federal election and what they mean for the future of digital trust, innovation, and collaboration. Together, they explore what the...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives, we take you behind the scenes of what it means to earn and uphold trust in Canada’s digital identity ecosystem. Our guests dive deep into the DIACC Pan-Canadian Trust Framework (PCTF) Certification—what it is, why it matters, and how it’s helping companies like Treefort Technologies lead the way in secure, fraud-resistant digital...

This episode welcomes you to season 5 of Trust Talks & Digital Dives with a look at what's ahead!  Get to know Joni - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonibrennan/ About DIACC - https://diacc.ca Insightful conversations thrive through person-to-person sharing! Please subscribe and share T2D2 with a friend! To recommend a topic for a future episode, message podcast@diacc.ca

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 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 valua...

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...

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...

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 le...

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 pandemi...

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 prio...

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 CD...

Message podcast@diacc.ca to recommend a topic or guests for a future episode. If you enjoy our content, please subscribe and share our podcast with a friend. Special guest: Karan Puri, Associate Vice President and Head of Product, Trusted Credentials, TD Bank Host: Joni Brennan, President of DIACC In this episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives, host Joni Brennan sits down with finance expert K...

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, t...

If you'd like to recommend a topic or guests for a future episode, message podcast@diacc.ca . If you enjoy our content, please subscribe and share our podcast with a friend. Special guest: Sarah Paquet, Director and chief Executive Officer of FINTRAC Host: Joni Brennan, President of DIACC In this episode of Trust Talks & Digital Dives, host Joni Brennan, President of DIACC, chats with Sarah Pa...

If you'd like to recommend a topic or guests for a future episode, message podcast@diacc.ca. If you enjoy our content, please subscribe and share our podcast with a friend.  In the age of an Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) fueled digital society, verifying the authenticity of information is more critical than ever. Our podcasts highlight the urgency of establishing and adopting tools to veri...

In this episode, we explore how the launch of Australia’s ConnectID will be of benefit to its citizens who choose to participate in the digital identity ecosystem. Join host Joni Brennan, President at the DIACC , as she dives into an insightful conversation with the following guest: Brad Carr - Chief Innovation Officer at the National Australia Bank Don't forget to rate this episode and be sure to...