Canada's National Security Transparency Advisory Group has issued its fourth report that offers a sampling of some of the risks, challenges and opportunities related to digitization that were raised by multiple stakeholders over time. The report notes the Canadian Government's acknowledgement that efforts to expand its digital capabilities give rise to important questions of … [Read more...] about The Digitization of National Security: Technology, Transparency & Trust
Privacy
OPC Launches Ticketmaster Investigation
In the wake of a security incident that occurred between April 2 and May 18, 2024 — affecting 1.3 terabytes of data, containing the personal information of 560 million customers worldwide — the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster Canada in response to a complaint. The investigation will examine the company’s practices with respect to … [Read more...] about OPC Launches Ticketmaster Investigation
Privacy PSA
X/Twitter has activated a setting that is ON by default and allows it to use all of your data to train Grok. The change was not announced. You can disable it through a browser You canNOT disable it using the mobile app If you do not want your comments, posts, images, interactions and the results to be used to train this Artificial Intelligence engine, go to …More > Settings … [Read more...] about Privacy PSA
Privacy Sweep finds majority of apps and websites use deceptive design to influence privacy choices, including sites targeting children
A sweep of more than 1,000 websites and mobile apps found that 97% of websites and apps reviewed were using one or more deceptive design patterns that make it difficult for people to protect their privacy online. Researchers found that the use of deceptive design patterns is often worse among websites and apps that are geared towards children. The examination, conducted by … [Read more...] about Privacy Sweep finds majority of apps and websites use deceptive design to influence privacy choices, including sites targeting children
Age Verification Consultation
In the face of mounting legislative efforts by Canadian and foreign lawmakers to impose age verification and age assurance requirements on online providers, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has launched an exploratory consultation to gather input on issues related to age assurance and privacy. Essential insights will address whether, how, and when online … [Read more...] about Age Verification Consultation
Guidance explains privacy rules for situations involving intimate partner violence
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario has published new guidance intended to enhance understanding of rights and obligations under Ontario’s privacy laws when sharing personal information in situations involving intimate partner violence (IPV). Sharing Information in Situations Involving Intimate Partner Violence: Guidance for Professionals is … [Read more...] about Guidance explains privacy rules for situations involving intimate partner violence
