The Orwellian hellscape described in the classic book Nineteen Eighty-Four is being put in place in Canada in the form of three pieces of legislation currently making their way through the House of Commons. There is far too little public attention being given to the federal government’s attempted power grab that will alter Canadians’ rights and freedom. The Carney government is … [Read more...] about Combination of legislative bills strips away Canadians’ rights
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Canada’s Children’s Privacy Code
The Privacy and Access Council of Canada (PACC) is pleased to have contributed to the Joint Submission to Canada's Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) in response to its Exploratory Consultation regarding the development of a Children’s Privacy Code. We welcome the OPC’s leadership in developing a children’s privacy code that extends online protections to all children … [Read more...] about Canada’s Children’s Privacy Code
RightsCon 26
The 14th edition of the world’s leading summit on human rights in the digital age, will take place in Lusaka, Zambia and online, from Tuesday, May 5 to Friday, May 8, 2026 … [Read more...] about RightsCon 26
Canadian Open Data & GovMaker Summit
The overarching theme of this year's Summit is Governance ni the Digital Age: Unlcoking Public Value Through Data. Building a Future-Ready Government with AI, Data, Digital Tools and Skills will focus on cultivating the skills and knowledge necessary for individuals working at the intersection of government, technology, and open data to thrive in a rapidly evolving … [Read more...] about Canadian Open Data & GovMaker Summit
Boundless boundaries of the Strong Borders Act
Days before Parliament recessed for the summer, the Government of Canada introduced the Strong Borders Act, ostensibly to increase security of the Canada/US border and help stem the flow of fentanyl and other contraband. The proposed law does “more to expand the state’s power to access private data in Canada than any law in the past decade” and will have … [Read more...] about Boundless boundaries of the Strong Borders Act
Privacy & Data Governance Congress 2026
Explore the crossroads of privacy, access, governance, compliance, law, and technology and how they matter to you, your career, and your organization. Three full days of networking, learning, and thought-provoking discussions. This event qualifies for Continuing Professional Development credits applicable toward AAPP, CAPP and MAPP designations. We believe the content … [Read more...] about Privacy & Data Governance Congress 2026
