Privacy

Ottawa has set the daa but companies are still waiting for the regulations that detail how they have to comply with new reporting law

Slack’s new privacy rules lets your boss download your private chats, YouTube is increasing the number of ads before music videos so you subscribe to its music service, and former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is a CEO again.

Privacy czar should be able to impose fines, make orders, says committee. It also recommends bringing PIPEDA into compliance with Europe's upcoming GDPR privacy law

Inconsistent responses, large data dumps and changing fees are ways some companies get in the way of making clear answers to requests by Canadians for access to personal data held by firms, says Citizen Lab. Read the recommendations

Many organizations have an IR plan, but if it isn't tested it's just a paper dream. Read why. Also, get ready for Canada's mandatory data breach reporting regulations

Federal privacy commissioner issues draft proposals to help people protect their online reputation

Top court says prosecution can't use text messages on an alleged accomplice's phone against an accused without a warrant

IBM has unveiled a new free Domain Name System (DNS) service called Quad9 in partnership with the Packet Clearing House (PCH) and the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) that boasts many benefits for users, including better security and privacy.