In a world of political monkey-see-monkey-do, in which our own Prime Minister has assured that "there is nothing we won't do” to keep Canadians safe, comes a new and credible threat to Canadians' privacy, freedoms, and democratic institutions from the other side of the globe. On May 8th, New Zealand was applauded for proactively publishing several dozen papers that … [Read more...] about Public Health Privacy Predicament
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Ontario’s New Health Data Platform
The Ontario government is developing a new health data platform that will allow researchers to better support health system planning and responsiveness, including the immediate need to analyze the current COVID-19 outbreak. Read More … [Read more...] about Ontario’s New Health Data Platform
Alberta plan to use smartphones to enforce quarantines raises privacy questions
As some agencies have stopped accepting requests, an international human rights organization is calling on all levels of government in Canada to continue answering access to information requests — and prioritize ones that relate to government accountability. Read More … [Read more...] about Alberta plan to use smartphones to enforce quarantines raises privacy questions
Landlord service draws criticism for creating ‘blacklist’ of tenants who missed April 1 rent
As the COVID-19 pandemic ravages bank accounts worldwide, an Ontario-based company is looking to create what one housing lawyer called a "blacklist" of renters who missed payments on April 1, raising concerns among privacy experts and tenant advocates. Read More … [Read more...] about Landlord service draws criticism for creating ‘blacklist’ of tenants who missed April 1 rent
The Hidden Privacy Risk in Note-Taking Apps
People are doing more than ever to protect their privacy as they strive to stay relevant while maintaining their distance. But not every privacy risk is explained in the news. Explore some of the lesser-known though commonly encountered privacy risks that lurk in the apps that people have turned to. Read More … [Read more...] about The Hidden Privacy Risk in Note-Taking Apps
Doctor warns of risks to patients’ privacy amid surge in virtual care
The use of "unsecure" applications are being deployed out of necessity as the healthcare system grapples with the spread of the COVID-19 virus. And in times of crisis, privacy concerns "tend to take a backseat" to patient health. Read More … [Read more...] about Doctor warns of risks to patients’ privacy amid surge in virtual care
