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 … [Read more...] about Bill C-22: Strong borders are just the start
Privacy
Political Parties and the Public’s Privacy
In most democratic countries, the opportunities for political parties to capture and use personal information to identify and target voters are constrained by comprehensive privacy protection laws. This is not the case in Canada. Canadian political parties are not generally covered by Canadian privacy legislation – either at the federal or provincial levels. Generally, … [Read more...] about Political Parties and the Public’s Privacy
Spotlight on social media bans: A parent’s guide
Many parents and campaigners are calling for a ban on social media for under 16s, and their concerns are entirely legitimate. Children have been exposed to worrying levels of harm online for far too long, made worse by design choices that push content through powerful recommendation systems. We all agree that something must change — but experts warn against a social media … [Read more...] about Spotlight on social media bans: A parent’s guide
KISS Campaign Launched
Governments and law enforcement agencies in the EU, Canada, Australia and other countries continue to push measures that weaken encryption, and the spyware market continues to grow unchecked. With that in mind, EDRi has launched a new campaign, Keep It Safe and Secure (KISS). The KISS campaign is led by a group of civil society organisations active at national, European and … [Read more...] about KISS Campaign Launched
Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Convention 108+ and Digital Transparency
Convention 108+ is the only legal standard framework capable of facilitating digital sovereignty, thanks to its transnational scope. Canada was instrumental in developing the global treaty, which is yet to be ratified. Join Peter Kimpian, Secretary to the Council of Europe Committee of Convention 108, and Mark Lizar, executive director of the Digital … [Read more...] about Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Convention 108+ and Digital Transparency
Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Roadside Privacy
Many Canadians' understanding of their roadside privacy rights are shaped by what they've seen on American television. But who really knows what information to reveal or withhold at the roadside, when requested to provide video footage or other information to defence or Crown lawyers, or when preparing to defend DUI or other moving violations in court? Guest Kyla Lee will … [Read more...] about Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Roadside Privacy
