by Michelle Gordon At the height of the pandemic last year, I wrote an article arguing that Canada’s federal privacy law needed to be strengthened for children, especially given their all-time highs in online activity and the increased digital tracking of kids. At that time, the pending Bill C-11 did not directly address children’s privacy rights, representing a missed … [Read more...] about Children’s right to privacy needs to be strengthened in law and beyond
Legislation
Statement from the Privacy & Access Council of Canada following the release of the ETHI Committee’s report of Device Investigative Tools Used by the RCMP
In the months since the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics undertook a study of “on-device investigative tools” used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the use of spyware by police and governments has garnered significant interest internationally. The report that details the Committee’s observations relating to the RCMP’s use of on‑device … [Read more...] about Statement from the Privacy & Access Council of Canada following the release of the ETHI Committee’s report of Device Investigative Tools Used by the RCMP
The privacy officer: Every organization needs one now in Québec
As of September 22, 2022, some 220,000 businesses operating in the province of Québec must have a privacy officer. There are no exceptions. The person with the highest authority within the organization automatically assumes this responsibility unless it is delegated to somebody else. However, there is still time to find the person best suited to this new role. Most companies … [Read more...] about The privacy officer: Every organization needs one now in Québec
PACC concerned with ‘deeply problematic’ Cybersecurity Bill C-26
The Government of Canada has introduced Bill C-26: An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts. In addition to granting the government sweeping new powers, the Bill's vague and permissive language jeopardizes the ability of privacy and access practitioners to fulfill their professional … [Read more...] about PACC concerned with ‘deeply problematic’ Cybersecurity Bill C-26
New proposal to combat CSAM
On October 10th, EU Commissioner Johansson will present a proposal for new rules that would oblige providers to detect, report and remove child sexual abuse material on their services. Providers would also need to assess and mitigate the risk of misuse of their services, while any measures taken must be proportionate to that risk and subject to robust conditions and safeguards. … [Read more...] about New proposal to combat CSAM
New legislated threat to privacy
India joins Canada and the UK in introducing new legislation that threatens end-to-end encryption. The new provisions authorize the government to direct the interception and disclosure of any messages or communications — including those on fixed and mobile services, internet and broadband services, satellite-based communication services, in-flight and marine communications. as … [Read more...] about New legislated threat to privacy
