Privacy and Information Security news stories affecting Canada and the Fediverse.
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…
Canadian cybercrime inaction called an embarrassmentVancouver Sun – British Columbia, CanadaPrivacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart said that Canada is developing a reputation for being soft on cybercrime. “I think it is…
Privacy isn’t at odds with technology, says Ann Cavoukian ITBusiness.ca – Scarborough,Ontario,Canada Technology isn’t watered down by adding privacy controls, says Ontario privacy commissioner Ann Cavoukian. Privacy is being eroded…
Skype admits Chinese privacy breachAFP“We deeply apologise for the breach of privacy relating to chat messages on TOM’s servers in China and we are urgently addressing this situation with TOM,”…
Public money collides with privacy issuesDaily Gleaner – Fredericton,New Brunswick,CanadaThe need for transparency must be balanced with the need to protect employee privacy, but the province must not use the…
The IAPP Recognizes UK Information Commissioner Richard Thomas …Market Wire (press release) – USAThomas accepted the award at the IAPP’s Privacy Summit in Washington, DC, where more than 1000 global…