The CRTC has earned an international reputation as the federal institution that pushes Canadian content, but hasn’t pushed hard enough to protect Canadians from some of the highest wireless rates in the world — so it’s easy for most Canadians to ignore the debate about Bill C-10, which would amend the Broadcasting Act and give the CRTC additional powers. On one side is … [Read more...] about Bill C-10: Where Kafka meets Orwell
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Deceitful Media – Artificial Intelligence and Social Life after the Turing Test
Artificial intelligence (AI) is often discussed as something extraordinary, a dream--or a nightmare--that awakens metaphysical questions on human life. Yet far from a distant technology of the future, the true power of AI lies in its subtle revolution of ordinary life. From voice assistants like Siri to natural language processors, AI technologies use cultural biases and modern … [Read more...] about Deceitful Media – Artificial Intelligence and Social Life after the Turing Test
Schrems II and Its Impact on the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield
The U.S. Congressional Research Service has examined the impact of Schrems II and published a detailed report that provides an overview of EU law governing international data transfers, including the Schrems II decision; reviews the U.S. surveillance laws relevant to that decision; and concludes by discussing some considerations for Congress. Read CRS Report R46724. … [Read more...] about Schrems II and Its Impact on the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield
Ontario Digital ID — Update
From February 2 - February 26, 2021 more than 7,700 individuals and small- and medium-sized businesses provided the Government of Ontario with their views about digital identification. That input will be used by the Government “to create [its] plan and ensure digital ID is helpful to both residents and businesses in Ontario.” Given how very well members of the PACC community … [Read more...] about Ontario Digital ID — Update
Protecting Consumer Privacy in a Time of Crisis
Recently appointed as Acting Chairwoman of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, Rebecca Kelly Slaughter offers thoughts about the need for strong legislation at the federal level, and the important of helping consumers wronged by organizational misconduct or violations of privacy laws. Read her remarks … [Read more...] about Protecting Consumer Privacy in a Time of Crisis
