A sweep of more than 1,000 websites and mobile apps found that 97% of websites and apps reviewed were using one or more deceptive design patterns that make it difficult for people to protect their privacy online. Researchers found that the use of deceptive design patterns is often worse among websites and apps that are geared towards children. The examination, conducted by … [Read more...] about Privacy Sweep finds majority of apps and websites use deceptive design to influence privacy choices, including sites targeting children
Privacy
Age Verification Consultation
In the face of mounting legislative efforts by Canadian and foreign lawmakers to impose age verification and age assurance requirements on online providers, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has launched an exploratory consultation to gather input on issues related to age assurance and privacy. Essential insights will address whether, how, and when online … [Read more...] about Age Verification Consultation
Guidance explains privacy rules for situations involving intimate partner violence
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario has published new guidance intended to enhance understanding of rights and obligations under Ontario’s privacy laws when sharing personal information in situations involving intimate partner violence (IPV). Sharing Information in Situations Involving Intimate Partner Violence: Guidance for Professionals is … [Read more...] about Guidance explains privacy rules for situations involving intimate partner violence
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
Industry Standard Reaffirmed
The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) has announced the reaffirmation of the CAN/DGSI 109-1, Privacy – Part 1: Qualification and Proficiency of Access-to-Information, Privacy, and Data Protection Professionals. Based upon the PACC Professional Certification Program, this standard serves as a crucial framework that outlines the qualifications and proficiencies … [Read more...] about Industry Standard Reaffirmed
