AI is increasingly used to detect, discern, and shape our emotions, it's important to understand whether mental privacy is a ‘core attribute’ of freedom of thought, and what are the ethical, legal, social, and inherent principles that safeguard an individual’s cognitive and mental domain. Join special guest Milad Khani as he unpacks this new and complex area of law, … [Read more...] about Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Thoughtful Privacy
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Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Beyond the CBDC Hype
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 explain what lies beyond the hype, … [Read more...] about Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Beyond the CBDC Hype
Combination of legislative bills strips away Canadians’ rights
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
Privacy and Data Governance Congress 2026
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 full days of learning and … [Read more...] about Privacy and Data Governance Congress 2026
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
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
