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
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Library of Canadian COVID-19 Emergency Measures
Governments across Canada and around the world have been imposing a plethora of measures in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. While those measures are important for public health, many of them have profound implications for privacy, fundamental freedoms, and the ability to gain access to information and hold those same governments to account. University of Ottawa law … [Read more...] about Library of Canadian COVID-19 Emergency Measures
The Challenge of Legacy
This is a transcript of Edwin Black’s April 11, 2018 keynote address in the Michigan Capitol Rotunda for that state’s official Holocaust Commemoration. Today, I come not just to mourn nor to scorn but rather to warn our world, that is, the world of today whose memories are still whistling and bristling with the torments and tribulations of a generation now passing before … [Read more...] about The Challenge of Legacy
Address by Senator Paula Simons
Remarks at the 2019 Privacy and Data Governance Congress Calgary, Alberta October 23, 2019 Thank you so much. Hello, bonjour and tansi. Delighted to be with you here today on Treaty 7 land, the traditional home of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Stoney-Nakoda, and Tsuut’ina First Nations and the Metis people. Et je suis fière d’être ici avec vous … [Read more...] about Address by Senator Paula Simons
Cybercrime is a Growth Industry
How often have you marveled at a child’s cleverness? They quickly catch on to new concepts — whether how to dress their latest doll, ride a bike, or use their parent’s cellphone or tablet. The newfound skills are acquired and honed at the child’s pace, typically with plenty of encouragement but little guidance. Long before many children are taught about online safety they … [Read more...] about Cybercrime is a Growth Industry
