The 14th edition of the world’s leading summit on human rights in the digital age, will take place in Lusaka, Zambia and online, from Tuesday, May 5 to Friday, May 8, 2026 … [Read more...] about RightsCon 26
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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
Privacy & Data Governance Congress 2026
Explore the crossroads of privacy, access, governance, compliance, law, and technology and how they matter to you, your career, and your organization. Three full days of networking, learning, and thought-provoking discussions. This event qualifies for Continuing Professional Development credits applicable toward AAPP, CAPP and MAPP designations. We believe the content … [Read more...] about Privacy & Data Governance Congress 2026
PACC Privacy & Data Governance Congress
Join thought leaders to explore the crossroads of privacy, access, governance, compliance, law, and technology and how they matter to you, your career, and your organization … [Read more...] about PACC Privacy & Data Governance Congress
Health Data User Conference
Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada will host the 2024 Health Data User Conference in Ottawa on November 14, 2024. This one-day, in-person event will bring together 150 health data users and health data providers to explore innovative, collaborative ways in which health data are being used to tackle Canada’s emerging health issues. … [Read more...] about Health Data User Conference
Consultation on digital surveillance technologies and human rights
The Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is preparing a thematic report focused on the use of digital surveillance technologies in the Americas, highlighting their impact on the right to freedom of expression, freedom of the press, and human rights and the rule of law in general. The report will … [Read more...] about Consultation on digital surveillance technologies and human rights
