What 21st century skills do privacy professionals need in our data economy? How can Canadian organizations navigate international, federal, and provincial/territorial privacy requirements? The PACC Core Competency Standards, and the PACC Professional Certification Program — which was launched in 2009 and relies on rigorous and unbiased qualification criteria — were … [Read more...] about Qualification and proficiency of privacy and access control professionals
Archives for February 2021
Have Your Say — IAB Canada Transparency & Consent Framework Policies
The Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada (IAB Canada) has released the draft policies for the Canadian Transparency and Consent Framework as an important step towards contributing to a global approach to responsible, privacy-protected media transactions. The Transparency and Consent Framework consists of a set of technical specifications and policies to which publishers, … [Read more...] about Have Your Say — IAB Canada Transparency & Consent Framework Policies
How Do Dating Apps Use My Data? A Video Explainer in time for Valentine’s Day
If you've ever used a dating app, your data has likely been collected and shared across the Internet. How do dating - and other types of apps - use your data? Advocate R.J. Cross explains. She has more to say about this and other important issues at U.S. PIRG … [Read more...] about How Do Dating Apps Use My Data? A Video Explainer in time for Valentine’s Day
Data Governance Standard Under Development
CAN/CIOSC 100-3 : Data governance – Part 3: Privacy enhancing data de-identification framework has now been posted for Public Review. All interested parties can make their comments directly on the CIOSC website. Deadline for commenting is March 26th, 2021. https://ciostrategycouncil.com/standards/public-review/ … [Read more...] about Data Governance Standard Under Development
Help shape Ontario’s Digital ID Program
The Ontario government is seeking input on its plan to introduce a digital ID program by the end of 2021 that would enable Ontarians to conveniently prove their identity online. Individuals could use digital ID to prove their identity when: checking in for virtual medical appointments getting a birth, marriage or death certificate applying for government … [Read more...] about Help shape Ontario’s Digital ID Program
