The FTC has requested comments regarding tech platform censorship, both on the extent to which tech firms are engaging in suppressing free speech, and the impact the platforms might have on user speech — whether from characterizing content as misinformation, hurtful, or offensive; outright censoring; or shadow banning content. The FTC is particularly interested in feedback … [Read more...] about Consultation: Platform Censorship
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Exploring new ways for Canadians to share their health data
Statistics Canada wants to make it easier for Canadians to share their health information, which is important to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and diseases. The objective of this engagement is to: The engagement activity will help Statistics Canada better understand how Canadians prefer to be engaged by … [Read more...] about Exploring new ways for Canadians to share their health data
Have Your Say on a New National Standard for Age Assurance
CAN/DGSI 127, Age Assurance Technologies is open for Public Review until February 21st, 2025. The standard specifies minimum requirements for age assurance technologies and methods to verify a person’s age or estimate their age range Any interested party may comment on the proposed National Standard of Canada for Age Assurance … [Read more...] about Have Your Say on a New National Standard for Age Assurance
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
Public Review Now Open
CAN/DGSI 100-11: Data Governance – Part 11: Delivery of community and human services has now been posted for Public Review on the DGC website. This document specifies minimum requirements for the responsible and privacy-preserving collection, storage, use, and sharing of personal information by organisations delivering community and human services. This Standard serves as a … [Read more...] about Public Review Now Open
