Tagged: EDL

RFID driver’s licence demand underwhelming across four provinces

RFID driver’s licence demand underwhelming across four provinces

Brian Jackson

Published: May 10th, 2010
Ontario’s new RFID driver’s licence still has privacy flaws, commissioner says

Ontario’s new RFID driver’s licence still has privacy flaws, commissioner says

The enhanced driver's licences being made available in Ontario June 1 still aren't up to snuff when it comes to protecting personal privacy, says Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner in her annual report.Ann

Published on: May 14th, 2009 Brian Jackson
Saskatchewan cancels RFID licences while Ontario looks for off-switch

Saskatchewan cancels RFID licences while Ontario looks for off-switch

While Ontario's Privacy Commissioner is seeking to include an off-switch on the enhanced driver's licence (EDL) being rolled out in June, Saskatchewan has opted to scrap their project completely.The EDL is being deployed

Published on: March 26th, 2009 Brian Jackson
“Off switch” could curb privacy concerns for new Ontario driver’s licence

“Off switch” could curb privacy concerns for new Ontario driver’s licence

A U.K.-based company is eager to put its technology on your next driver's licence so you can turn your card on and off with a touch-sensitive switch.Peratech Ltd. has developed a switch that

Published on: February 4th, 2009 Brian Jackson
Enhanced driver’s license program a “threat” to privacy

Enhanced driver’s license program a “threat” to privacy

Despite widespread privacy concerns, several Canadian provinces are pushing through with the implementation of the enhanced driver's license (EDL) scheme that seeks to link U.S.-Canada border security measures. In January, British Columbia became

Published on: August 12th, 2008 Nestor Arellano