1. Policy Information

Face Identity Verification & Electronic Sign-Off Policy

Institution: Beta College of Business and Technology
Policy ID: BCBT–IDV–ES–001
Effective Date: January 6, 2026
Next Review Date: Annually or as suggested by Senior Management
Approved By: Senior Management / Compliance Committee

2. Purpose of the Policy

The purpose of this policy is to:

  • Establish a secure, auditable, and legally defensible identity verification framework
  • Prevent identity fraud, impersonation, misrepresentation, and unauthorized access
  • Ensure that all electronic acknowledgements, declarations, and consents are legally valid
  • Meet regulatory, funding, audit, and academic integrity requirements, including OSAP and Ministry audits
  • Protect the College from legal, compliance, reputational, and financial risks

3. Scope

This policy applies to:

  • All applicants, students, and enrolled learners
  • All programs and delivery modes, including:
    • On-campus
    • Online synchronous
    • Online asynchronous / hybrid
  • All electronic transactions conducted through BETA Hive, including but not limited to:
    • Admissions
    • Enrollment confirmation
    • OSAP documentation
    • Attendance validation
    • Policy acknowledgements
    • Academic declarations

4. Definitions

  • Face Identity Verification (IDV): A technology-assisted process that verifies a person’s identity using live facial capture matched against government-issued photo identification.
  • Electronic Sign-Off (E-Sign): A legally binding electronic acknowledgment or consent captured through BETA Hive, linked to a verified user identity.
  • BETA Hive: The College’s secure ERP–LMS platform is used for academic, administrative, and compliance functions.
  • User: Any applicant or student accessing BETA Hive.

5. Mandatory Face Identity Verification

5.1 Requirement

All users must successfully complete Face Identity Verification before they can:

  • Submit or finalize an application
  • Sign enrollment or registration documents
  • Access academic content
  • Acknowledge College policies
  • Submit OSAP-related declarations
  • Participate in assessments requiring identity validation

Failure to complete identity verification may result in restricted access, enrollment delays, or administrative action.

5.2 Verification Process

The Face Identity Verification process includes:

  • Live facial capture (real-time image or video)
  • Government-issued photo ID submission
  • Automated and/or manual comparison
  • Fraud-prevention checks, including liveness detection
  • Timestamped verification logs

The College reserves the right to request re-verification at any time for compliance, audit, or integrity purposes.

6. Electronic Sign-Off & Legal Validity

6.1 Binding Nature

All electronic acknowledgements, declarations, and signatures completed through BETA Hive:

  • Are legally binding
  • Carry the same legal force as handwritten signatures
  • Are admissible as evidence in audits, investigations, and legal proceedings

6.2 What Electronic Sign-Off Covers

Electronic sign-off applies to, but is not limited to:

  • Admission and enrollment confirmations
  • Tuition and fee acknowledgements
  • OSAP declarations and consent
  • Academic integrity declarations
  • Privacy and data protection consent
  • Attendance and participation confirmations
  • Policy acknowledgements

Each sign-off is linked to:

  • Verified identity
  • Date and time stamp
  • IP address
  • Device and session metadata

7. Data Collection & Protection

7.1 Data Collected

The College may collect:

  • Facial biometric data (for verification purposes only)
  • Government ID details
  • Electronic signature metadata
  • IP addresses and access logs
  • Device and browser identifiers

7.2 Data Usage Limitations

Collected data is used strictly for:

  • Identity verification
  • Legal compliance
  • Academic integrity
  • Audit and regulatory reporting

The College does not sell, trade, or use biometric data for commercial purposes.

7.3 Data Retention

Verification and sign-off records are retained in accordance with:

  • Ministry requirements
  • OSAP audit timelines
  • Applicable privacy and record-retention laws

Data is securely deleted once retention obligations are fulfilled.

8. Privacy & Consent

By accessing BETA Hive and completing Face Identity Verification, users explicitly consent to:

  • Collection and processing of identity data
  • Secure storage of verification records
  • Use of such records for compliance, audits, and legal defence

Refusal to provide consent will result in the inability to proceed with enrollment or academic participation.

9. Prohibited Conduct & Misrepresentation

The following actions constitute serious violations:

  • Using another person’s identity
  • Allowing third parties to complete verification or sign-offs
  • Submitting falsified or altered identification documents
  • Attempting to bypass or manipulate verification systems

Such actions may result in:

  • Enrollment termination
  • Academic penalties
  • OSAP reporting
  • Legal action, where applicable

10. System Integrity & Monitoring

The College continuously monitors BETA Hive for:

  • Suspicious login activity
  • Identity mismatches
  • Repeated verification failures
  • Irregular sign-off patterns

The College reserves the right to suspend access pending investigation.

11. Limitation of Liability

While the College implements industry-standard security measures, it shall not be held liable for:

  • User negligence (shared credentials, unsecured devices)
  • Misuse of verified accounts by unauthorized parties
  • External cyber incidents beyond reasonable control

Users are responsible for safeguarding their login credentials.

12. Policy Amendments

The College may update this policy at any time to reflect:

  • Regulatory changes
  • Technology upgrades
  • Audit or compliance requirements

Continued use of BETA Hive constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

For any help or questions with regard to BETA Hive, please email solutions@mybeta.ca

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