Provincial Identity Information Management (IDIM) Program

Last updated on January 27, 2023

The Provincial IDIM program offers a scalable identity and credential management service that provides a high level of security and privacy required to conduct high value government business both internally and via the Internet.

In the B.C. Government IM/IT Enablers Strategy for Citizens @ the Centre: B.C. Government 2.0, it is recognized that citizens have increasingly high expectations for convenient and timely access to government services.

Who can buy from this supply arrangement?

What can I buy?

How do I access these services?

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Who can buy from this supply arrangement?

This supply arrangement is available to:

  • B.C. Government ministries
  • B.C. broader public sector

What can I buy?

Identity and Authentication Services, including;

  • Authentication and Directory Services
    • IDIR Directory and Authentication Service – a highly secure directory and authentication service that provides access to internal government resources and e-Services.
    • BCeID - a centralized shared service that provides individuals, businesses, and organizations access to numerous public sector online services with an easy-to-use, secure single credential.
  • Web Access Management Services
    • SiteMinder - a centralized web access management system that enables user authentication and single sign-on, policy-based authorization, identity federation, and auditing of access to Web applications and portals.
    • Reverse Proxy - transparently forwards traffic from a web browser to a website or application server.
  • SSL Certificates - digital certificates enable data encryption for transferring data on the network.

How do I access these services?

How much does it cost?

Have any questions?

Contact the Office of the Chief Information Officer

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