The UN General Assembly has adopted the new United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime, the first international criminal justice treaty negotiated in over two decades. Adopted by consensus — without a vote — by the 193-member General Assembly, the landmark global treaty is aimed at strengthening international cooperation to combat cybercrime and protect societies from … [Read more...] about Convention Against Cybercrime adopted
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ISO/IEC FDIS 27701 Review
Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection — Privacy information management systems — Requirements and guidance The updated version of the Privacy Information Management System, which will replace ISO/IEC 27701:2019, is now in the approval phase. The final version is expected to be published in Q1 of 2025. The standard specifies requirements for … [Read more...] about ISO/IEC FDIS 27701 Review
Joint resolution calls for enhanced transparency in government operations
Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial Information Commissioners and Ombuds have issued a joint resolution calling for a collective commitment across governments to fostering a culture of transparency and accountability across all levels of government in Canada. Canada’s Information Commissioners and Ombuds urge their respective governments to prioritize transparency … [Read more...] about Joint resolution calls for enhanced transparency in government operations
PACC testifies on the Oversight of Social Media Platforms to Ensure Privacy and Safety Online
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics (ETHI), undertook a study of social media platform practices, to understand the risk from data harvesting and unethical or iIllicit sharing of personal information. The Committee had a particular focus on TikTok, which was explicitly mentioned in the motion that led to the study, and which the … [Read more...] about PACC testifies on the Oversight of Social Media Platforms to Ensure Privacy and Safety Online
User-centric Consent Driven Approach to Data Access and Mobility
A new Working Group is being formed to explore the strategic need for developing — and better define the potential scope of — a new proposed standard on user-centric consent-driven approach to data access, interoperability and mobility. RationaleThe need for a new standard is borne out of recognition that conventional consent models typically involve a one-time, static … [Read more...] about User-centric Consent Driven Approach to Data Access and Mobility
Consultation: TBS Directive on Automated Decision-Making
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has invited feedback on its proposal to amend the Directive on Automated Decision-Making. To provide better programs and services for its clients, the federal government sometimes uses artificial intelligence to support sound decision making. When this involves service decisions that impact people's legal rights, interests, … [Read more...] about Consultation: TBS Directive on Automated Decision-Making
