Digital Credentials

Understanding Digital Credentials

Digital credentials are digital equivalents of credentials like licences, identity documents and permits. They’re stored in a digital wallet such as the BC Wallet smartphone app.

Learn more about digital credentials in the explainer video.

Existing Digital Credentials in B.C.

Here, you’ll find a selection of credentials that are currently being explored in B.C.

Digital credential	Maturity	Issuer	Functionality	Examples of use
Person	Production, scaling	B.C. Government Service BC	Allows people to prove who they are using verified data from a B.C. Services Card account.	Age verification when purchasing age restricted goods or entering bars/clubs Access to online booking systems that require a high level of identity assurance
Digital Business Card	Production, scaling	B.C. Government BC Registries	Empowers individuals to make authorized decisions on behalf of a business.	Representing a business in when using municipal services
Member Card	Production, scaling	Law Society of BC	Allows lawyers to prove they are in good standing.	Remote access to court materials In-person access to correctional facilities
Mines Act Permit	Production, scaling	B.C. Government Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation	Allows mining operators to prove their permit status.	Confirm permit status during various regulatory business interactions
Serving it Right Selling it Right Special Event Server Certifications	Pilot	Responsible Service BC B.C. Government	Certifications to prove right to serve or sell liquor and cannabis.	Confirming the validity of credentials by employers and regulatory bodies

Use the ideation workshop activity to explore use cases for digital trust that are relevant to your particular service area.