Standards

TORONTO, Canada, September 6, 2023 – Social Value Canada (SVC), the Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI), and the Canadian Lenders Association (CLA) announce the release of the first “Technical Specification (TS) for Impact Statements for profit-oriented entities, (DGSI/TS 122:2023)” during the Sustainable Finance Summit. This joint initiative introduces a ground-breaking TS applicable to all corporations …

Canada Takes a Giant Step Forward in Sustainable Reporting: Introducing the new “Technical Specification for Impact Statements” at the Sustainable Finance Summit Read More »

Ottawa – The Digital Governance Standard Institute is proud to announce the publication of the new national standard of Canada, CAN/DGSI 112 – National Occupational Standard for Cybersecurity. This groundbreaking standard sets minimum core requirements for entry-level qualifications of cybersecurity professionals across all sectors, aiming to enhance the nation’s cyber resilience and ensure a competent and …

DGSI Announces the Publication of CAN/DGSI 112, the New National Occupational Standard for Cybersecurity Read More »

The Digital Governance Standards Institute Council invites stakeholders to share and provide their input on a draft national standard for health data that will reduce ambiguity and uncertainty by providing standardized definitions of key terms. This standard looks to strengthen data stewardship and management in the health sector by facilitating alignment around a common set …

Public Review Opens for Standardizing Key Terms for Health Data Read More »

TORONTO – The Digital Governance Standards Institute is pleased to announce the reaffirmation of CAN/DGSI 100-1:2020 (R2023), Data governance – Part 1: Data centric security. This National Standard of Canada remains a vital framework that sets forth essential requirements for the design and performance of data protection solutions. “The National Standard of Canada reinforces the …

Reaffirmation of National Standard of Canada: Data Governance and Protection Read More »

OTTAWA – The Digital Governance Standards Institute is pleased to announce the publication of a new National Standard of Canada that specifies minimum requirements for the responsible governance of responsible data trust, collaboratives, and cooperatives. The National Standard of Canada, CAN/DGSI 100-7, Data Governance – Part 7: Operating model for responsible data stewardship has been amended …

Digital Governance Standards Institute Publishes National Standard For Responsible Data Stewardship Read More »

OTTAWA – With differences in planning and development practices and requirements complicating and delaying much-needed new housing, Ontario engaged the Digital Governance Council to develop two new data standards for land and development approvals through its Digital Governance Standards Institute, one on terminology (DGSI 124) and the other on planning and development application forms (DGSI 125). These …

Building a Better Future: New Proposed Data Standards for Municipal Land and Development Approvals Read More »

The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) is proud to announce the release of proposed national standard, CAN/DGSI 120:2023, Guidance for authentication of remote biometrics for public review. The use of biometric matching to verify identity has become pervasive in recent years. From its early association with latent fingerprint matching as part of criminal investigations, biometric …

Digital Governance Standards Institute Releases New Standard for Authentication of Remote Biometrics for Public Review. Read More »

OTTAWA – The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) is pleased to announce the publication of its latest standard, CAN/DGSI 100-5: Data Governance Part 5 – Health Data and Information Capability Framework. This standard marks a significant milestone in the field of data governance, specifically in providing comprehensive guidance on the depth, diversity, and complexity of capabilities …

Digital Governance Standards Institute Publishes New Standard for Health Data and Information Capability Framework Read More »

Financial institutions (FIs) are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI/ML) solutions to streamline operations, processes, and business services provided by Canadian fintech innovators. At the same time, when adopting these innovative solutions, FI’s must consider a myriad of additional compliance obligations e.g., privacy, security, while also managing expanded third-party risk factors and …

Digital Governance Standards Institute publishes a workshop agreement for Canadian fintech innovators Read More »