The enterprise platform for Digital Credentials.
The AffinitiQuest SaaS Platform makes it easy for organizations to leverage Digital Credentials to transform legacy and cloud services into modern, digital first services that are more convenient, private, and secure using W3C Verifiable Credentials and ISO mDocs.
Digital Credentials are the catalyst in empowering Governments, Businesses and Citizens to exchange trusted information online and in-person using privacy preserving open standards including W3C Verifiable Credentials and ISO mDocs.
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Our products simplify the integration of Decentralized Identity and Digital Credentials into existing apps, infrastructure, business processes, and digital touchpoints to help you reach your digital transformation goals.
Rapid Integrations
Transform your digital services quickly and accelerate digital business transformation with easy integrations using configuration tools, pre-built components, and full REST API access.
Powerful Management
Empower your IT and Business teams to develop and manage new digital services with Decentralized Identity and Digital Credentials without having to master the complex underlying technology.
Open and Interoperable
Collaborate with your ecosystem and develop new ways of conducting business using Digital Credentials using open standards including W3C Verifiable Credentials and ISO mDocs.
Accelerate Adoption
Delight your users with services that use Digital Credentials to enable the inclusive and convenient digital experiences they want to use.
Strong Governance
Achieve compliance with applicable frameworks for accessibility, cybersecurity, inclusivity, interoperability, language, industry regulation and technology standards.
Future-Ready
Establish an enterprise grade Digital Credential solution that is scalable, secure, and technology agnostic to meet your evolving business requirements.
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Our Software-as-a-Service provides organizations with the implementation and management tools required to transform their business with Digital Credentials in an intuitive and business user friendly manner.
Why embrace Digital Credentials?
Decentralized Identity and Digital Credentials enable organizations to improve their service experience, streamline operations and protect sensitive information. Seamless, interoperable identity management across multi-party business processes reduces friction for users, enhancing the digital experience and supporting better business results.
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Your Business
Make it possible to easily and quickly issue and verify trusted identifies and information, automating multi-party business processes.
Delight Users with Easy
to Use Digital Services
Boost user satisfaction with accessible, convenient and inclusive services, whether online or in-person.
Deploy Lightweight
Business Processes
Turn outdated manual and online processes into modern digital services for seamless customer adoption, saving your organization time and resources.
Protect Privacy and Reduce Security Risk
Give users ownership of and control over their information to safeguard privacy and minimize security risks to your organization.
You operate in an ecosystem.
Your technology should too!
Everyone benefits when governments and enterprises use digital credentials to securely exchange information. Open and interoperable digital credentials make collaboration within ecosystems more efficient by enabling automated, multi-party processes that support more convenient, private and secure digital services for citizens and customers.
Digital Workforce
Streamline identity lifecycle management and compliance for employees, partners and contractors.
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 22, 2024 – AffinitiQuest, a leader in Digital Credentials technology, is pleased to announce its selection by the Canadian Government to deliver a white-label version of its Digital Credential Orchestration Platform to the Canadian Digital Service (CDS) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). The service will be available for use by all federal government departments across Canada and supports the Government of Canada’s vision for service delivery excellence and digital transformation, as outlined in the Prime Minister’s mandate to drive digitalization across public services. This award marks the culmination of AffinitiQuest’s strategic collaboration with the Government of Canada since 2021 through the Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) Testing Stream and Pathway to Commercialization programs.
The AffinitiQuest platform will enable federal departments to issue, manage, and verify Digital Credentials that streamline access to services, and provide a secure and privacy-preserving digital framework. As government services increasingly shift online, Digital Credentials play a pivotal role in simplifying the way Canadians interact with government, from accessing benefits and services, while ensuring the highest standards of privacy, security, and interoperability.
“This agreement represents a major milestone in the mission to transform Citizen Services using digital trust technologies,” said Ron Mac Donell, CEO of AffinitiQuest. “The federal government’s commitment to service delivery excellence and digitalization aligns perfectly with our platform’s capabilities. We’re proud to support the government in delivering secure, efficient, and user-centric digital services to Canadians.”
Leveraging global standards including ISO mDocs and W3C Verifiable Credentials, the AffinitiQuest platform brings cutting-edge privacy protection and interoperability. ISO mDocs enable secure, verifiable digital documents on mobile devices, while W3C Verifiable Credentials provide a decentralized framework for issuing and verifying Digital Credentials. Both standards play a crucial role in protecting user privacy and allow individuals to control the sharing of personal information. These technologies enable authenticated, tamper-proof verification while prioritizing user consent and data security to align with global best practices for digital trust and privacy.
About AffinitiQuest
AffinitiQuest, an Ottawa based software company, delivers a comprehensive platform that enables Issuance and Verification of high assurance Digital Credentials prioritizing the accessibility, inclusivity, interoperability, user experience, privacy and security. AffinitiQuest’s turnkey approach accelerates the implementation of digital business transformations by streamlining internal workflows and automating multi-party business processes.
This white paper explores how Decentralized Identity, Digital Credentials, Data Wallets, and Personal Data Stores—collectively referred to as Digital Trust technologies—enable Service Delivery Excellence for Government organizations.
In an increasingly digital world, two key technology pillars are reshaping how humanity will use data and how governments interact with their citizens: Digital Trust and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The role of the Public Sector will play a key role both in the delivery of more accessible, convenient and inclusive services offered to citizens as well as in creating an optimal environment, through investment in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), to enable innovation and economic growth throughout the economy. These technologies work in tandem to improve public service delivery, reduce fraud, enhance efficiency, and ultimately build citizen trust in government digital systems.
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In an increasingly interconnected world, the need for secure, efficient, and interoperable digital credentials is becoming more critical. Governments around the globe are recognizing this need and are moving towards issuing digital credentials in an open and interoperable manner. This shift is set to transform digital public infrastructure, offering numerous benefits that enhance security, efficiency, and inclusivity on a global scale.
Seamless Cross-Border Interactions
One of the most significant advantages of open and interoperable digital credentials is their ability to facilitate seamless cross-border interactions. As international travel, trade, and communication continue to grow, the need for a standardized system that can be recognized and trusted across borders becomes essential. Interoperable digital credentials allow individuals and businesses to prove their identity and credentials anywhere in the world, simplifying processes associated with visa applications, international banking, and cross-border healthcare.
For example, a digital driver’s license issued in one country can be easily verified in another, allowing travelers to rent cars or access services without cumbersome paperwork. This interoperability fosters a more connected global community, enabling smoother interactions and fostering economic growth.
Enhanced Security and Trust
Open standards and interoperability in digital credentials also enhance security and trust. By adhering to globally recognized protocols and standards, governments can ensure that digital credentials are secure and reliable. This standardization reduces the risk of fraud and forgery, as credentials can be easily verified and authenticated using consistent methods worldwide.
Moreover, open and interoperable systems promote transparency and accountability. Governments can collaborate on developing and maintaining these standards, ensuring that they are robust and up-to-date. This collective effort builds trust among citizens and institutions, as they can be confident that their digital credentials are secure and universally recognized.
Efficient Public Services
Digital credentials streamline public services by improving efficiency. Governments can integrate digital credentials into various public services, such as social security, healthcare, and education, simplifying administrative processes and reducing the need for physical documents. This integration enables faster service delivery and reduces the burden on both citizens and government agencies.
For instance, a digital health card can store an individual’s medical history, allowing healthcare providers to access essential information quickly and accurately. This not only improves the quality of care but also reduces administrative overhead and the risk of errors.
Empowering Individuals and Protecting Privacy
Open and interoperable digital credentials empower individuals by giving them greater control over their personal information. Users can manage their own data, deciding who has access to it and for what purpose. This level of control enhances privacy and reduces the risk of data misuse.
Furthermore, the use of decentralized technologies ensures that personal data is not stored in a single, vulnerable location. Instead, it is distributed across a secure network, providing an additional layer of protection against data breaches. This decentralized approach, combined with open standards, ensures that digital credentials are both secure and privacy-preserving.
Promoting Accessibility, Inclusivity and Reducing Inequality
Digital credentials can play a crucial role in promoting inclusivity and reducing inequality. By providing a standardized and accessible means of identification, they enable marginalized and underserved populations to access essential services and participate fully in society. For example, digital IDs can help unbanked individuals access financial services, or provide refugees with the means to prove their identity and access aid.
Open and interoperable systems ensure that these benefits are not confined to specific regions or demographics. By adopting global standards, governments can create an inclusive digital infrastructure that serves all citizens, regardless of their background or location.
Driving Innovation and Economic Growth
The adoption of open and interoperable digital credentials drives innovation and economic growth. By providing a secure and reliable means of identity verification, these credentials enable new business models and services. Startups and established companies alike can develop innovative solutions that leverage digital credentials to improve customer experiences and streamline operations.
For example, fintech companies can use digital credentials to offer secure and efficient financial services, while healthcare providers can develop telemedicine solutions that rely on verified digital health records. This innovation not only benefits businesses but also contributes to overall economic growth and development.
Conclusion
As world governments embrace open and interoperable digital credentials, they are laying the foundation for a more secure, efficient, and inclusive digital public infrastructure. These credentials offer numerous benefits, from seamless cross-border interactions and enhanced security to improved public services and increased inclusivity. By adopting global standards and collaborating on the development of these systems, governments can create a digital ecosystem that serves the needs of all citizens, fostering a more connected and equitable world.
AffinitiQuest is pleased to announce its qualification under the Government of Canada’s Pathway to Commercialization program to sell its leading Digital Credential Orchestration Platform directly to all Government of Canada departments and agencies. This award results from AffinitiQuest’s successful completion of the Innovative Solutions Canada Testing Stream program conducted with the Treasury Board of Canada and Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada.
The Pathway to Commercialization program provides the procurement vehicle for all Government of Canada Departments and Agencies to contract directly with AffinitiQuest, without further competition, for a period of three years, for purchases of up to $8 Million per contract.
The Prime Minister’s mandate letter to the newly appointed Minister of Citizens’ Services stressed the need to drive the digitalization of government services, with particular emphasis on accelerating and expanding the use of the Canadian Digital Service across government. In fulfilling this mandate, solutions must be secure and privacy protecting so that Canadians can own and control their own data. Government services must also work in both a traditional and digital manner so that Canadians have choice. Cooperation between all levels of government in Canada and internationally is required to ensure interoperable technologies are developed to ensure a satisfactory user experience.
Digital Credential technologies form an integral part of the technological foundation required to fulfill this mandate. AffinitiQuest’s Orchestration Platform abstracts the complexity from the underlying technologies and allows business users to quickly evaluate and implement solutions that provide secure, private and cost-effective digital services for Canadians. AffinitiQuest’s platform is currently being tested in several government departments and agencies, both federal and municipal. In addition, our software’s interoperability is being tested both with European and American implementations.
“We are very excited to have qualified for the Pathway to Commercialization program providing us the opportunity to sell directly to Government of Canada departments and agencies, thereby significantly reducing the time required to implement solutions and help achieve the Prime Minister’s mandate. Our success has been attributable to the commitment of our staff and to the working relationships we have developed with equally committed and dedicated government representatives. We look forward to continuing our work together and assisting in the Government of Canada being recognized internationally for the quality of its digital service offerings and their ready acceptance by Canadians,” said Ron Mac Donell, CEO and Founder of AffinitiQuest.
About AffinitiQuest
AffinitiQuest delivers a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that enables the Issuance and Verification of high assurance Digital Credentials prioritizing the accessibility, inclusivity, interoperability, user experience, privacy and security. Our software helps Government and Commercial organizations to modernize digital service delivery for citizens, clients and employees by orchestrating seamless digital experiences that delight users with convenience and privacy. AffinitiQuest’s turnkey approach accelerates the implementation of digital business transformations by streamlining internal workflows and automating multi-party business processes.
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