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Quebec Launches Consultation on Digital Identity, Biometrics, and Data Sharing
Quebec launched a public consultation on digital identity that includes questions about biometrics and data sharing, reflecting how subnational governments are shaping governance for identity modernization.
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Key Facts
- The consultation frames digital identity as part of public service modernization and online access.
- Biometrics and related privacy safeguards are included among the topics under consideration.
- Outcomes may influence rules for data sharing, consent, and acceptable authentication methods in government services.
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Public consultations can set practical boundaries for identity systems—especially around biometric use, data minimization, and how credentials are shared across agencies and partners.