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Smart Glasses and the Privatisation of Surveillance

All eyes are on smart glasses. These AI-powered devices raise several privacy concerns — from covert surveillance to processing of sensitive data — and have been the subject of much controversy. Join Luisa Maciel Perez as she explores the latest findings about Meta’s AI glasses' impacts on the rights to privacy and data protection. She will also share device design and … [Read more...] about Smart Glasses and the Privatisation of Surveillance

Risk Awareness Week 2026

RAW2026 is a fully online conference focused on risk-based decision making and the integration of risk analysis into planning, budgeting, project management and supply chain. The conference is available to PACC members at no cost (USD $650 value) and includes CPD-recognized sessions on quantitative risk analysis, AI in risk and decision-making under uncertainty. Since … [Read more...] about Risk Awareness Week 2026

Real Time Crime Centre Ops & Tech West

The future of policing is the real-time operations centre—join us for a conference dedicated to the intelligence tools that empower front-line officers. This event qualifies for Continuing Professional Development credits applicable toward Associate Access and Privacy Professional (AAPP)®, Chartered Access and Privacy Professional (CAPP)®, and Master Access and Privacy … [Read more...] about Real Time Crime Centre Ops & Tech West

Kids These Days: Social Media and Smartphones

Guest Dr. Will Dobud, senior lecturer at Charles Sturt University (Australia), will explore what happens when policymakers turn children’s well-being into moral currency, dissent is portrayed as irresponsible, and how we can remain evidence-based in our decisions about social media and smartphones. Learn about the research and statistics that have been used to argue in … [Read more...] about Kids These Days: Social Media and Smartphones

Bill C-22 Clears Committee

At a late-night marathon hearing on June 17, 2026, the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security passed the very controversial Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act. The evening’s proceedings went ahead without debate thanks to a last-minute House motion that precluded any further discussion about the 100-plus page bill or the almost 100 proposed amendments.The … [Read more...] about Bill C-22 Clears Committee