The Ontario government is seeking input on its plan to introduce a digital ID program by the end of 2021 that would enable Ontarians to conveniently prove their identity online. Individuals could use digital ID to prove their identity when: checking in for virtual medical appointments getting a birth, marriage or death certificate applying for government … [Read more...] about Help shape Ontario’s Digital ID Program
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Facial Recognition Cameras Here to Stay as Country’s Court System Entrenches Video Surveillance
Since the mid-2019 announcement of plans for a facial recognition system on the scale and with the capabilities of the one in place in Beijing, Moscow has installed over 100,000 cameras, with plans to have over 200,000 facial recognition cameras active when all is said and done. Authorities have been using the system for law enforcement purposes, to track foreigners, and to … [Read more...] about Facial Recognition Cameras Here to Stay as Country’s Court System Entrenches Video Surveillance
IPC consultation on five-year strategic priorities under way
The Office of Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario has launched a public consultation to gather feedback and advice on the selection of its access and privacy strategic priorities for the next five years. The consultation will help identify areas of highest significance to the people of Ontario and in which the IPC can have greatest positive impact. Learn More … [Read more...] about IPC consultation on five-year strategic priorities under way
Info watchdog raps Privy Council Office for terminating access requests from public
The federal information watchdog has chastised the prime minister's bureaucrats for shutting down several requests from the public without good cause. In a series of decisions made public Tuesday, information commissioner Caroline Maynard reveals the Privy Council Office simply closed four Access to Information requests to avoid missing due dates. In each case, the body … [Read more...] about Info watchdog raps Privy Council Office for terminating access requests from public
A year to forget that’s worth remembering
Now that 2021 is upon us, we can finally close the book on 2020 — a most remarkable year that will have a lasting impact on privacy, both personally and professionally. A quick look at back will help put things in perspective, and allow us to appreciate how far we’ve come — and what lies ahead for future generations. Nine months ago, on March 11, 2020, the world as we knew … [Read more...] about A year to forget that’s worth remembering
