Privacy-friendly Alternatives to Popular Apps
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…
Canada bans TikTok’s Canadian operations — but not the app
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…
Period trackers ‘coercing’ women into sharing risky information
Female health monitoring apps are putting women at risk by “coercing” them into disclosing – and then poorly handling – highly sensitive data, according to new research. “While female health…
Phones and mental health: What if an app can tell you if you’re depressed?
Emerging apps use AI to guess when you’ll be sad. Can they also help you feel better? If you have a sore throat, you can get tested for a host…
News for Monday, June 3, 2013
Rob Ford gets stern letter from Ontario Privacy Commissioner about destroyed records. http://t.co/Xb2XDcVWBi -> Leaky Apps Raise Privacy Concerns in This Week’s Dangerous Android Apps. http://t.co/NlPUqFNNeZ -> Bar groups rally…
News for May 1, 2013
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada announces funding for 10 new independent privacy research projects. http://trl.ca/4q Info and Privacy commish puts freeze on “vexatious” University of Ottawa requests. http://trl.ca/4p…