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
Government
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
Porn battle comes to Ohio
Ohio is the latest state to consider passing laws that would require pornographic websites to implement digital age assurance measures. Knowing that some people might not be entirely hones when asked to click "I'm over 18" only if they really are, Ohio's proposed law would force every porn watcher to provide proof of age in the form of a state ID document. Whether the law … [Read more...] about Porn battle comes to Ohio
Consultation: Platform Censorship
The FTC has requested comments regarding tech platform censorship, both on the extent to which tech firms are engaging in suppressing free speech, and the impact the platforms might have on user speech — whether from characterizing content as misinformation, hurtful, or offensive; outright censoring; or shadow banning content. The FTC is particularly interested in feedback … [Read more...] about Consultation: Platform Censorship
Working for Workers Five Act Receives Royal Assent
Ontario Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 (“Bill 190”) - the fifth iteration of Ontario’s Working for Workers acts – received Royal Assent on October 28, 2024. The new law includes a suite of amendments to various employment-related statutes, and legislative changes relevant to job posting information; informing candidates about certain prescribed information … [Read more...] about Working for Workers Five Act Receives Royal Assent
The Digitization of National Security: Technology, Transparency & Trust
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
