Department of Information Systems and Quantitative Management Methods, School of Management, Université de Sherbrooke / Département de systèmes d’information et méthodes quantitatives de gestion, École de gestion, Université de Sherbrooke

Published purpose

Canadian companies manage the digital identity of many people, such as clients and staff, which poses challenges in terms of personal information protection and legal compliance, in a context of de facto transnational cloud-based data storage. However, scientific knowledge in the field is still limited and most often dispersed across several disciplines, which limits the ability of organizations to securely implement digital identity. This research project will identify and evaluate innovative practices to create a Guide for creating a secure digital identity framework as part of a cloud-based digital organizational transformation. More specifically, it aims to answer the following research question: How do we implement a digital identity within a company while respecting the privacy of Canadians in accordance with the legal framework in which data are collected, stored and shared through cloud-based resources? This research will identify and evaluate innovative practices in this area and highlight best practices. Lastly, the Guide that will be produced will make this knowledge available to Canadian companies to facilitate its applicability.