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
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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
Privacy preserving legislation to replace Bill C-63
MP Michelle Rempel Garner announced, on behalf of the Conservative Party of Canada, that she will be tabling a comprehensive Bill designed to protect Canadians online while preserving their civil liberties. The new bill, to be introduced when Parliament opens next week, will serve as an alternative to Liberal Bill C-63, the “Online Harms Act”. (Click HERE to view press … [Read more...] about Privacy preserving legislation to replace Bill C-63
The Digitization of National Security: Technology, Transparency & Trust
Canada's National Security Transparency Advisory Group has issued its fourth report that offers a sampling of some of the risks, challenges and opportunities related to digitization that were raised by multiple stakeholders over time. The report notes the Canadian Government's acknowledgement that efforts to expand its digital capabilities give rise to important questions of … [Read more...] about The Digitization of National Security: Technology, Transparency & Trust
Key stakeholders call for withdrawal of controversial AI legislation
Dozens of leading civil society organizations, corporations, experts and academics released an open letter to Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, calling for the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) to be withdrawn and given a full public consultation. AIDA is currently bundled into the government’s proposed privacy legislation, Bill … [Read more...] about Key stakeholders call for withdrawal of controversial AI legislation
Canada’s tech policies and priorities aren’t doing enough to make citizens safer online
Canada’s digital charter carried a core promise of keeping Canadians safe and secure online when it was announced in 2019. Yet, it appears to have become a legislative version of vapourware – a product announced, never to be released. Not one of the charter’s underlying bills has become law. The government even initially refused to share many … [Read more...] about Canada’s tech policies and priorities aren’t doing enough to make citizens safer online
