A new Working Group is being formed to explore the strategic need for developing — and better define the potential scope of — a new proposed standard on user-centric consent-driven approach to data access, interoperability and mobility. RationaleThe need for a new standard is borne out of recognition that conventional consent models typically involve a one-time, static … [Read more...] about User-centric Consent Driven Approach to Data Access and Mobility
Opportunities
Consultation on FAIR Principles Assessment Tool
Under the 2023-2026 Data Strategy for the Federal Public Service, Data for decision-making mission, action item 2.2b calls for the development of a FAIR principles (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reusability) assessment tool, and guidance on assessing existing data for reuse. TBS performed an environmental scan of existing … [Read more...] about Consultation on FAIR Principles Assessment Tool
Help Set the Standard on Age Verification Technologies
The Digital Governance Standards Institute has approved a newly proposed National Standard of Canada on Age Verification Technologies. "This groundbreaking standard aims to overcome the limitations and inefficiencies of current age restriction practices. By offering a comprehensive framework, it ensures that age verification is private, secure, safe, and easily accessible. With … [Read more...] about Help Set the Standard on Age Verification Technologies
Call for Proposals: OPC Contributions Program
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada issued a call for proposals for its Contributions Program on the themes of addressing the privacy impacts of new technologies, and protecting children’s privacy. The Contributions Program funds innovative research and public awareness initiatives that seek to better understand and address key and emerging issues related to … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: OPC Contributions Program
Public Consultation: Alberta Sunshine List
The Standing Committee on Families and Communities is reviewing the Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act, which establishes guidelines regarding the public disclosure of the annual compensation of employees of the Government of Alberta and members and employees of public agencies and other public-sector bodies in Alberta. The Committee is accepting written … [Read more...] about Public Consultation: Alberta Sunshine List
Have Your Say about Bill C-26
A new Canadian law — Bill C-26 An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act — will "authorize the Governor in Council and the Minister of Industry to direct telecommunications service providers to do anything, or refrain from doing anything, that is necessary to secure the Canadian telecommunications system" and "designate any service or system as a … [Read more...] about Have Your Say about Bill C-26
