First came FitBits and Apple watches, and a burgeoning new marketplace for biometric opportunities. Now Department of Homeland Security officials want to put biometric sensors on the wrists of its Customs and Border Protection agency employees — 24 hours a day to gather and analyze data for signs of sickness and anxiety. Read More … [Read more...] about Feds’ interest is piqued with predictive health checks performed by wrist-wearables
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Public Interest Disclosure
Ontario’s access laws contain a “public interest override” provision that requires a public sector organization to “override” the application of certain exemptions, and disclose a record in situations where there is a compelling public interest in doing so that clearly outweighs the purpose of the exemption. To help public sector organizations and the public understand the … [Read more...] about Public Interest Disclosure
Have Your Say on Smart City Policy
The City of Mississauga is creating a policy – the first of its kind in Canada – that will guide and control how technology is introduced and used across the city to improve the quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors – a Smart City for everybody. Residents and stakeholders are invited to learn more about Mississauga as a Smart City, to provide input into the … [Read more...] about Have Your Say on Smart City Policy
The Big Story: How a Calgary-based proof of vaccination app was breached
Portpass was recommended to fans by the entity that owns two Calgary sports teams. They weren't alone. According to the company's estimates, more than 500,000 Canadians were using Portpass to show proof of their vaccination status. And then a local app developer got curious about what was under the hood of this supposedly secure application and started digging around. Now the … [Read more...] about The Big Story: How a Calgary-based proof of vaccination app was breached
Building Back Better Requires Strong, Effective Regulation of Digital World
Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien called on Canada's new parliament to adopt modern, rights-based privacy laws that reflect Canadian values and support responsible innovation. Providing businesses of the 4th industrial revolution more flexibility and certainty in the extraction of value from personal data is not the way to accomplish that or to engender the public's trust. … [Read more...] about Building Back Better Requires Strong, Effective Regulation of Digital World
When it comes to QR codes, cyber-security experts urge caution
Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, an urgency to bounce back in the new normal has led to the use of QR codes at restaurants and other businesses. However, this surging trend has led to numerous red flags from privacy and cyber-security experts, as they urge Canadians to be cautious in how they use this technology. What concerns should we be watching out for? Sharon … [Read more...] about When it comes to QR codes, cyber-security experts urge caution
