The Census of Population and the Census of Agriculture are conducted every five years and are important undertakings that take years to plan. Census of Population data provide high-quality information that is used to plan services such as education, health care, and infrastructure in communities across the country. The Census of Agriculture offers an up-to-date picture of … [Read more...] about The 2024 Census Test is Under Way
Legislation
PIPA Consultation
The Alberta Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship has invited written submissions in relation to its review of the Personal Information Protection Act. The Committee’s Emerging Issues document outlines emerging issues related to privacy that you may find useful when considering any comments or recommendations you may have with respect to the Act. Your … [Read more...] about PIPA Consultation
Privacy-friendly and encrypted messaging services are to be penalized
Canada now has a clear model to follow for implementing its own online harms legislation — Bill C-63 — that will undermine fundamental rights to digital privacy of correspondence and secure encryption. A document leaked yesterday by the news portal netzpolitik.org reveals for the first time which messenger and chat services are to be labelled as "high risk" according to the … [Read more...] about Privacy-friendly and encrypted messaging services are to be penalized
B.C. strengthens information sharing protections in child welfare legislation
New procedural safeguards in British Columbia's Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA) will enhance personal privacy protections while supporting child protection needs through amended legislation that also removes barriers to Indigenous jurisdiction. In April 2023, the B.C. Court of Appeal required safeguards to be added to balance the privacy of access to personal … [Read more...] about B.C. strengthens information sharing protections in child welfare legislation
Experts Voices Concerns Over the Proposed Changes to UK Investigatory Powers Act’s Notices Regime
The proposed amendments to the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) have prompted a powerful open letter addressed to the UK Home Secretary from security experts united in their commitment to a secure, reliable, and inclusive internet. Their profound concerns highlight the detrimental impacts on digital security and privacy that these changes would have, namely that … [Read more...] about Experts Voices Concerns Over the Proposed Changes to UK Investigatory Powers Act’s Notices Regime
PACC President appears before Parliamentary Committee Studying Bill C-26
PACC President Sharon Polsky MAPP appeared today before the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security to take part in the Committee's study of Bill C-26, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the telecommunications act and making consequential amendments to other acts. The Bill provides sweeping powers to compel information sharing, but … [Read more...] about PACC President appears before Parliamentary Committee Studying Bill C-26
