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
Privacy
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
The People’s Consultation on AI
Artificial Intelligence technologies are being embedded into every aspect of how we live our lives in Canada — from educating our children, to communicating with family, friends, and healthcare providers, to dealing with our governments. Since 2017, Canada has invested tens of millions of dollars to “translate research in artificial intelligence into commercial … [Read more...] about The People’s Consultation on AI
Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Thoughtful Privacy
Artificial intelligenceI is increasingly used to detect, discern, and shape our emotions — so it's important to understand whether mental privacy is a ‘core attribute’ of freedom of thought. When AI is able to manipulate and predict behavior, what are the ethical, legal, social, and inherent principles that safeguard an individual’s cognitive and mental domain Join special … [Read more...] about Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Thoughtful Privacy
