The Privacy and Access Council of Canada is among the 40 countries and 60 non-governmental organizations that participate in the annual celebration of International Right to Know Day to raise awareness about governments’ decision-making processes. Exercising the right to gain access to information is a vital aspect of democracy and good governance that is necessary for the … [Read more...] about Get to Know Your Right to Know
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Correlating Cyber Security and Privacy
The Learning and Innovation Hub at the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security recently issued a draft Cyber Security Curriculum Guide for Post Secondary Training and Education Providers “for public dissemination and open use.” The Guide provides a role-based perspective on post-secondary cyber security curricula in two domains: security and business. Setting aside the fact that … [Read more...] about Correlating Cyber Security and Privacy
PACC Celebrates International Right to Know Day with a call to Government to Provide Meaningful Access to Information Reform
In celebration of International Right to Know Day, September 28th, the Privacy and Access Council of Canada (PACC-CCAP.ca), the leading national association of access and privacy professionals in Canada, joined a global coalition of civil society organizations and concerned citizens in issuing a joint letter calling on Treasury Board President Scott Brison to provide meaningful … [Read more...] about PACC Celebrates International Right to Know Day with a call to Government to Provide Meaningful Access to Information Reform
Open Letter Calls on the Federal Government to Revise Bill C-59 to Safeguard Privacy and Provide Genuine Accountability
The Privacy and Access Council of Canada (PACC-CCAP.ca) joined 40 organizations and individual experts from across Canadian civil society in issuing a joint letter to the Hon. Minister Ralph Goodale, the Hon. Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, and the Hon. Minister Ahmed Hussen detailing concerns with Bill C-59, An Act respecting national security matters. Introduced after last … [Read more...] about Open Letter Calls on the Federal Government to Revise Bill C-59 to Safeguard Privacy and Provide Genuine Accountability
NAFTA Renegotiation will affect information privacy, access to information, and data protection compliance in Canada
At the instigation of the US government, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is about to be renegotiated. NAFTA came into force in 1994 — before computers, smart phones, social media, and advanced analytics were in common usage — and was intended as a vehicle to minimize trade barriers between Canada, Mexico and the United States. In July 2017, the United States … [Read more...] about NAFTA Renegotiation will affect information privacy, access to information, and data protection compliance in Canada
