feb 18, 2018 - "Canada to Pilot new blockchain-powered digital identity prototype for air travel unveiled in davos." IT World Canada 2018, Feb 18

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"Canada to Pilot new blockchain-powered digital identity prototype for air travel unveiled in davos."
IT World Canada 2018, Feb 18

WEF Board of Trustees:
Julia Sweet: Accenture CEO
Chrystia Freeland: Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister of Finance

The Government of Canada, World Economic Forum, and other global partners are testing a new concept in border security, which will let travellers digitize their personal information and share it with airport and government authorities before traveling.

Developed in collaboration with Accenture, the Known Traveller Digital Identity prototype was launched at this week’s World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and uses blockchain and advanced biometrics to share personal data with public and private-sector entities. They’ll be piloting it this year, according to Dave Telka, managing director of Accenture Canada Health and public service digital lead.

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