More than 65,000 people have signed the Statement on Superintelligence, released October 22. Signatories span many backgrounds and beliefs, including: The short-and-sweet Statement calls for “a prohibition on the development of superintelligence, not lifted before there is The Statement has had worldwide coverage, from the Associated Press, … [Read more...] about Statement on Superintelligence
Surveillance
Combination of legislative bills strips away Canadians’ rights
The Orwellian hellscape described in the classic book Nineteen Eighty-Four is being put in place in Canada in the form of three pieces of legislation currently making their way through the House of Commons. There is far too little public attention being given to the federal government’s attempted power grab that will alter Canadians’ rights and freedom. The Carney government is … [Read more...] about Combination of legislative bills strips away Canadians’ rights
Privacy and 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 Associate Access and Privacy Professional … [Read more...] about Privacy and Data Governance Congress 2026
RightsCon 26
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
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
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
