Privacy and Access Council of Canada
THE voice for privacy AND access
In Canada, the UK and many other countries, governments have been exploring the use of Central Bank Digital Currencies — CBDCs. Like so many things digital, CBDCs are promoted as necessary to control fraud and criminal transactions, and for convenience. Judith Ratcliffe has written the book on CBDCs — and joins us from the UK to […]
Peter Kimpian Secretary to the Committee of Convention 108, and Mark Lizar, executive director of the Digital Transparency Lab, to undrstand Convention 108+
Many Canadians' understanding of their roadside privacy rights are shaped by what they've seen on American television. But who really knows what information to reveal or withhold at the roadside, when requested to provide video footage or other information to defence or Crown lawyers, or when preparing to defend DUI or other moving violations in […]
Canadians who celebrated when Bill C-2 was halted were pleased at government assurances that its replacement would be an improvement. Bill C-22 is that replacement — that provides ‘lawful access’ and establishes a surveillance infrastructure that could affect Canadians in surprising ways. Join Natalie Campbell, Senior Director, North American Government and Regulatory Affairs with the Internet Society, and Matt […]
Un événement pour s’informer sur le projet de loi fédéral C-22, Loi concernant l’accès légal. C-22 est l’une des plus grandes menaces à la vie privée des deux dernières décennies. Avec C-22, le gouvernement pourra transformer chaque service numérique en outil de surveillance par l’État.
As AI systems become increasingly integral to critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and national security, a new class of incidents is emerging where AI systems are both targets and sources of risk. Addressing these challenges may require new methods and coordinated action across government, industry, and academia. This workshop will convene leaders from across the AI and […]
