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
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The Launch of the Digital Transparency Lab
On September 22, 2023, Quebec’s Bill 64, An act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information, came into effect. The Privacy and Access Council of Canada (PACC) was invited to participate in a 3‑day symposium and hackathon hosted by the Digital Transparency Lab and Montreal-based Sensorica. The hybrid event also marked the launch of … [Read more...] about The Launch of the Digital Transparency Lab
AI and the Future ofTeaching and Learning
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology released a new report on "Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning. According to ChatGPT4, the report "provides insights and recommendations on how to effectively integrate AI into educational practices. The report emphasizes the importance of human involvement in the loop of AI … [Read more...] about AI and the Future ofTeaching and Learning
Generating Harms: Generative AI’s Impact
The Electronic Privacy Information Center — EPIC.org — has just released a report on Generative AI that details the harms these untested AI tools can cause; how GAI affects privacy, security, misinformation, the environment, and more; and remedies that are/aren't available for redress. Download the white paper at http://epic.org/GAI … [Read more...] about Generating Harms: Generative AI’s Impact
Bank of Canada launches public consultations on a digital dollar
Two days after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed that Canadian coins and the $20 banknote will be updated with the image of King Charles III, the Bank of Canada launched an online public consultation on the features that could be included in a digital Canadian dollar. The consultation seeks input about which features are most important to Canadians. The Bank is also … [Read more...] about Bank of Canada launches public consultations on a digital dollar
2023-2026 Data Strategy for the Federal Public Service
Ensuring that privacy is protected, and that data is used ethically is essential to public trust. A public service that can manage, safeguard and use data effectively is well equipped to harness opportunities to the benefit of Canadians. With that in mind, broad federal consultations informed the design of the 2023-2026 Data Strategy for the Federal Public Service, which was … [Read more...] about 2023-2026 Data Strategy for the Federal Public Service
