In the half-century since privacy and access laws were enacted in Canada, the challenge of how to identify well‑qualified candidates for data protection and compliance roles has persisteduntil now Innovative technologies, new laws, and consumer expectations have increased the demand for data protection professionals who are competent to protect personal privacy and … [Read more...] about PACC welcomes new National Standard of Competency for Privacy and Access Professionals
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The privacy officer: Every organization needs one now in Québec
As of September 22, 2022, some 220,000 businesses operating in the province of Québec must have a privacy officer. There are no exceptions. The person with the highest authority within the organization automatically assumes this responsibility unless it is delegated to somebody else. However, there is still time to find the person best suited to this new role. Most companies … [Read more...] about The privacy officer: Every organization needs one now in Québec
NSICOP Spyware Study
Following an August 2022 study by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics on the topic of Device Investigation Tools Used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) — aka spyware — further study was to be undertaken by the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) NSICOP’s report, once tabled, … [Read more...] about NSICOP Spyware Study
National Standard for the Governance of Human Research Data
Work is about to start on developing a National Standard for the Governance of Human Research Data. Themes to be addressed will include: Privacy/human rights/democratic rights/digital identityData ownership, intellectual property, including copyrightData quality and gradingInteroperability of systemsSafe useTrustworthinessCybersecurityData sovereignty and … [Read more...] about National Standard for the Governance of Human Research Data
PACC concerned with ‘deeply problematic’ Cybersecurity Bill C-26
The Government of Canada has introduced Bill C-26: An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts. In addition to granting the government sweeping new powers, the Bill's vague and permissive language jeopardizes the ability of privacy and access practitioners to fulfill their professional … [Read more...] about PACC concerned with ‘deeply problematic’ Cybersecurity Bill C-26
New proposal to combat CSAM
On October 10th, EU Commissioner Johansson will present a proposal for new rules that would oblige providers to detect, report and remove child sexual abuse material on their services. Providers would also need to assess and mitigate the risk of misuse of their services, while any measures taken must be proportionate to that risk and subject to robust conditions and safeguards. … [Read more...] about New proposal to combat CSAM
