Howard Solomon

Currently a freelance writer, I'm the former editor of ITWorldCanada.com and Computing Canada. An IT journalist since 1997, I've written for several of ITWC's sister publications including ITBusiness.ca and Computer Dealer News. Before that I was a staff reporter at the Calgary Herald and the Brampton (Ont.) Daily Times. I can be reached at hsolomon [@] soloreporter.com

Articles by Howard Solomon

Federal privacy commissioner to initiate investigations, not just wait for complaints

Calling it a "course correction" to improve privacy protection, commissioner will also demand proof of accountability even if no complaint

Bell Canada says it’s been hacked, apologizes to customers

Communications provider says 1,700 customer names and almost 2 million email addresses have been disclosed

WannaCry just a taste of NSA-charged cyber attacks to come

In the wake of the spread of WannaCry malware experts remind infosec pros to patch systems quickly to guard against the next attack.

Risk management, shared services highlight Trump cyber security order

President directs departments to quickly review cyber risks and bring forward mitigation plans, saying agency heads will be held accountable

Ottawa “behind other governments” in fighting cyber attacks, says FireEye exec

In Canada to visit customers, company president says federal government is making progress but should be doing more to work with the private sector

SIDEBAR: What you should be doing to comply with the GDPR

In January the U.K. Information Commissioner's office issued a guide to preparing for the new European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). "The GDPR places...

Experts worry Canadian firms won’t be ready for new European privacy rule

In just over 12 months the GDPR comes into effect, with heavy fines for companies that violate the act. Read what you should be doing

Don’t change lawful access rules, Parliamentary committee recommends

Committee also says police shouldn't get special tools for breaking encrypted communications

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