Daniel Therrien, who was appointed Privacy Commissioner of Canada on June 5, 2014, has been nominated for reappointment as Privacy Commissioner of Canada for a one-year term. Read More … [Read more...] about Prime Minister announces nomination of Daniel Therrien for reappointment as Privacy Commissioner of Canada
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Bill C-10: Where Kafka meets Orwell
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
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
Help shape Ontario’s Digital ID Program
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
