For the first time in a generation, British Columbia's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) is about to undergo substantive change. Billed by the government as a way to "help B.C. keep pace with new technology, strengthen privacy protections and improve services for thousands of people who request information each year," it will also make public bodies … [Read more...] about BC Fiddles with FOI
Privacy
Feds’ interest is piqued with predictive health checks performed by wrist-wearables
First came FitBits and Apple watches, and a burgeoning new marketplace for biometric opportunities. Now Department of Homeland Security officials want to put biometric sensors on the wrists of its Customs and Border Protection agency employees — 24 hours a day to gather and analyze data for signs of sickness and anxiety. Read More … [Read more...] about Feds’ interest is piqued with predictive health checks performed by wrist-wearables
The Big Story: How a Calgary-based proof of vaccination app was breached
Portpass was recommended to fans by the entity that owns two Calgary sports teams. They weren't alone. According to the company's estimates, more than 500,000 Canadians were using Portpass to show proof of their vaccination status. And then a local app developer got curious about what was under the hood of this supposedly secure application and started digging around. Now the … [Read more...] about The Big Story: How a Calgary-based proof of vaccination app was breached
The Unseen Teen
When it comes to QR codes, cyber-security experts urge caution
Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, an urgency to bounce back in the new normal has led to the use of QR codes at restaurants and other businesses. However, this surging trend has led to numerous red flags from privacy and cyber-security experts, as they urge Canadians to be cautious in how they use this technology. What concerns should we be watching out for? Sharon … [Read more...] about When it comes to QR codes, cyber-security experts urge caution
