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Algorithmic policing technology threatens Canadians’ privacy, says research group

The report by Citizen Lab calls for more public debate before technologies are deployed by police forces

Privacy commissioner urges IoT makers to limit collection of personal data

In new guidance, IoT manufactures are asked particularly to limit the collection of data from children using smart toys and educational products

LifeLabs is trying to block release of full privacy commissioners’ report

Company going to court to prevent release of full investigation into huge 2019 data breach

EU ruling on US agreement may nudge Canada to update our privacy law: Cavoukian

Court ruling on the EU-US Data Protection Shield may affect Canada, including pushing Ottawa to update PIPEDA

IoT devices are the new Trojan horses. Here’s how to secure them

Right now, your vacuum could be checking out your home or office for would-be thieves. Many robot vacuums are IoT devices that can be...

Cavoukian, colleague spar on need for sunset laws for COVID apps

A recent privacy panel saw differing views on the importance sunset laws during the pandemic.

Privacy watchdog doubts current law completely protects Canadians for COVID-19 apps

Daniel Therrien urges government to ensure approved COVID apps meet recommended privacy principles to increase public trust and adoption

Canadian smart padlock maker rapped by Federal Trade Commission

Tapplock agrees to not misrepresent its privacy and security practices, and to implement a comprehensive security program

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Experts sound the alarm on readiness for Canada’s new privacy regulations

Businesses that haven’t started preparing for the new privacy rules coming to Canada this fall could be in for an unpleasant surprise, say experts. The...

Insider threats: Establishing intent and people-centricity

The “Bring Your Own Device” movement (BYOD) is now a given in the workplace. People have come to expect free access to company computing...