Privacy and Information Security news stories affecting Canada and the Fediverse.
Alberta’s information and privacy commissioner says she has significant concerns about two bills tabled by the government earlier this month. The bills amend existing access to information and privacy rules,…
There is immense power in being in control of your own data. As ownership and governance of apps and online services consolidate, it’s understandable if you want to consider your…
Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne has made recommendations to strengthen Bill C-65, an Act to amend the Canada Elections Act, in order to better protect electors’ personal information. Commissioner…
A massive data breach impacting potentially hundreds of companies like Canada Post, Amazon, HP, Lenovo and more has exposed employee data such as names, email addresses, phone numbers and more.…
Fred Tilley, Progressive Conservative candidate for the Cape Breton riding of Northside-Westmount admits he took information from the Liberals before he switched parties last month. He was the Liberal MLA…
Citing national security concerns, the federal government has ordered TikTok to shutter its Canadian operations — but users will still be able to access the popular video app. Innovation Minister…