Inside the December 2007 issue of CIO Government Review Feature Identity management Secret Identity: Solving the privacy puzzle in a federated model By Rosie Lombardi As more and more services move online, identifying and authenticating citizens in cyber-space are becoming more difficult for governments. Citizens want one-stop service but they also want assurances their personal information is kept private. Securely sharing identity information while remaining within the confines of privacy legislation, therefore, is a challenge the public sector is working to overcome. Full story British Columbia pilots virtual identity cards By Rosie Lombardi In 2008, British Columbia will be launching one of the first pilots of virtual identity cards in North America, which will tackle to specific areas: allowing government employees to log onto Wi-Fi networks, and authenticating citizens to government Web sites. Other governments are said to be watching this pilot project closely. Full story Beat Watch Auditor general says feds failed security test By Mari-Len De Guzman Auditor General Sheila Fraser recently issued her Annual Report which found, among other things, certain weaknesses in procedures for awarding industrial contracts, posing security risks to sensitive government information. Responding to the report, Public Works and Government Services Canada shares its "robust action plan" to enhance the department's security procedures. Full story Post-secondary prep kit for differently-abled students launched By Lisa Williams The Alberta government has launched a new resource kit aimed at encouraging and preparing students with disabilities for post-secondary education. The multimedia resource includes a transition planning guide for students and their families, as well as a video showcasing inspirational success stories. Full story Enhanced driver's licence approval sparks privacy caution By Mari-Len De Guzman | 
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