Privacy and Information Security news stories affecting Canada and the Fediverse.
City to spend another $50000 seeking database accessToronto Star – Ontario, CanadaBut both, along with Ontario privacy commissioner Ann Cavoukian, basically said automatic access by councillors would contravene provincial privacy…
Google, Yahoo!, Microsoft’s Privacy PlanForbes – NY,USAThe initiative aims to protect free speech and user privacy, say company representatives. It also aims to deflect efforts by either the private sector…
Telus may have breached privacy lawsCalgary CTV – Calgary,AB,Canada“I just want to make people aware that this is going on and people have got to watch out for their own…
Administration to Bypass Reporting LawNew York Times – United StatesThe August 2007 law requires the agency’s chief privacy officer to report each year about Homeland Security activities that affect privacy,…
New driver’s licence design triggers privacy-risk concernsNiagara Falls Review – Niagara Falls,Ontario,Canada… such as identity theft, unauthorized identification and covert tracking and surveillance of individuals, Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian cautioned.…
Data protection officials to lobby for new child-protecting lawsOut-Law.com – London,England,UK“Young people today are sophisticated users of the internet, and they use this medium with ease and enthusiasm,” said Jennifer…