OTTAWA, ON – In today’s digital age there is a potential shift towards greater autonomy over personal information, enhanced data portability, and more transparent data practices. As our digital footprints expand, these newly proposed standards could provide a framework for balancing individual privacy rights with the need for data-driven innovation, ultimately fostering a more trustworthy and user-empowering digital ecosystem.
“In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, a user-centric approach to data consent and mobility is not just beneficial—it’s essential. These proposed standards represent a crucial step towards empowering individuals with greater control over their data while fostering innovation and trust in our digital ecosystem. We believe that by developing standards in this area, we can help create a more transparent, flexible, and user-friendly approach to data governance.”
– Darryl Kingston, Executive Director of DGSI
As technology continues to reshape how we collect, share, and utilize data, traditional consent models are proving inadequate. It is recognized that the need for a more dynamic, user-centric approach to data consent and mobility is necessary. This initiative explores the development of a series of standards that could revolutionize how individuals control their personal data and how organizations manage consent processes.
Key areas of focus include:
– Dynamic consent mechanisms
– Enhanced data portability
– Transparent data usage practices
– Balancing individual privacy with innovation
Get Involved
DGSI extends a warm invitation to all interested parties to review this proposed set of standards and provide their thoughts and comments. To review and share your perspectives, please visit the Find a Standard page. Your engagement in this important initiative is welcome as we work together to enhance digital trust and empower individuals in the data-driven economy.
For media inquiries:
Shyra Wells
Communications and Knowledge Mobilization Lead
Digital Governance Council
Shyra.Craig@dgc-cgn.org
About the Digital Governance Council:
The Digital Governance Council is a member-driven organization that acts as a cross-sector neutral convener for Canada’s executive leaders to identify, prioritize and act on digital governance opportunities and challenges. The Council leads an Executive Forum for council members, sets technology governance standards through the Digital Governance Standards Institute and certifies the compliance of Canadian organizations in the management of the effective and efficient use of digital technologies. To learn more about the organization and its initiatives, visit www.dgc-cgn.org or contact info@dgc-cgn.org.
About the Digital Governance Standards Institute:
The Digital Governance Standards Institute develops digital technology governance standards fit for global use. The Institute works with experts, as well as national and global partners and the public to develop national standards that reduce risk to Canadians and Canadian organizations adopting and using innovative digital technologies in today’s digital economy. The Institute is an independent division of the Digital Governance Council. To learn more about the organization and its initiatives, visit www.dgc-cgn.org or contact info@dgc-cgn.org