Canadian biometric authentication standards input welcomed

Canada's "Digital Governance Standards Institute" announced a public review period for proposed biometric authentication standards.

• The standards document under review is called "CAN/DGSI 120: Use of Biometrics for Authentication".

• It is a "National Standard of Canada that establishes minimum requirements for the responsible use of biometric technologies for authentication purposes".

• The review period is scheduled for Jan 7 to Mar 9, 2026.

My comment: The doc sets forth a set of principles that seem worth scrutinizing for people interested in biometrics. If you've got comments, Canada appears open to receiving them.

Links:

• Page with free canvas embed (try the fullscreen button): https://dgc-cgn.org/product/can-dgsi-120/

• French page: https://dgc-cgn.org/fr/ouverture-dune-consultation-publique-pour-la-norme-can-dgsi-120-utilisation-de-la-biometrie-pour-lauthentification/

• Feedback can be submitted as document comments online by clicking "Provide Comments" at: https://dgc-cgn.org/product/can-dgsi-120/

• Or go directly to https://dgc.konveio.net/node/269?iframe=true to comment

• Use the official pages to get the latest versions, but for the 2nd edition, a PDF direct link is: https://de84u3xi40u1.cloudfront.net/ciostrategycouncil.konveio.net/s3fs-private/pdf/DRAFT_CAN-DGSI-120-2ndE-D2-2025-11-25.pdf