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+
We're looking forward to welcoming you to the 2026 edition of the Privacy & Data Governance Congress on March 18, 2026 at the University of Ottawa where you'll be able to: Explore the crossroads of privacy, access, governance, compliance, law, and technology and how they matter to you, your career, and your organization. Enjoy three […]
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.
Guest Dr. Will Dobud, senior lecturer at Charles Sturt University (Australia), will explore what happens when policymakers turn children’s well-being into moral currency, dissent is portrayed as irresponsible, and how we can remain evidence-based in our decisions about social media and smartphones. Learn about the research and statistics that have been used to argue in […]
