Auteur : Farid Firouzbakhsh-Azimi

The implementation of digital identity systems is increasingly central to the digital transformation of public administration and service delivery by reshaping how states govern and how individuals interact with public and private institutions. Digital ID refers to a set of attributes enabling electronic identification and authentication, often embedded in digital wallets and supported by cryptographic or biometric technologies. Beyond their technical function, these systems raise fundamental legal questions concerning privacy, accountability, surveillance, and the balance between state authority and individual autonomy. A comparative overview of emerging regulatory approaches adopted in Canada, Québec, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and China, demonstrates how differing legal frameworks aim to condition the governance of digital identity and its compatibility with fundamental rights. Emerging frameworks Canada Canadian digital ID governance is ushered in through a combination of legislative reform and multi-stakeholder standard-setting. Canada is developing its digital identity ecosystem through the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework… Lire la suite