CTV: Canada’s border agency to keep your data for 15 years, not 75
In a concession to the federal privacy watchdog, Canada Border Services has agreed to only store 15 years worth of data. What they do with that data is shrouded in…
In a concession to the federal privacy watchdog, Canada Border Services has agreed to only store 15 years worth of data. What they do with that data is shrouded in…
Has the B.C. Supreme Court lost its mind? Article by Maira Sutton for EFF The Supreme Court of British Columbia has ordered Google to remove entire domains from its search…
Inspired by the world’s current affairs surrounding online freedom, it’s no surprise that the museum would hold this exhibit. Nevertheless, the display is a bold statement. Printed in the entrance…
Job cuts and a shift away from TV and radio services at the CBC have Canadians wondering: what is the future of our public broadcaster? What do you think the…
“On privacy we don’t cave, we don’t back down, we stand firm.” Powerful words from departing Ontario Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian. What do you think Canada’s Federal Privacy Commissioner can…
Are your Internet or cell phone services provided by the Big Three? Are you concerned about what private information they store about you? Then you should give our Access My…
Our friends at Citizen Lab have succeeded in reverse engineering spyware that is infecting people’s cellphones in democracies and dictatorships alike. Article by Kim Zetter for Wired Newly uncovered components…
Should the government be able to monitor and collect your facebook posts and those of your friends and family? Should they use this information to monitor which events you attend?…
This government has lost the trust of Canadians on protecting our private information. Let’s put tackling our privacy deficit squarely on the national agenda: go to https://OpenMedia.ca/DefendPrivacy Article by Ben…
You won’t believe how many Canadians are opposed to this one spying Bill. Justice Minister Peter MacKay doesn’t seem to believe it either. Article by Techvibes An opinion poll released…
Greater wireless choice may be on the horizon if the government can get roaming rates under control. Would you switch providers if you had a different option? Article by Christine…
You know you’ve got a problem when your government censors the word “Canada” out of “Government of Canada” Article by Alex Boutilier for The Toronto Star The access to information…
The ground is crumbling underneath the government’s efforts to expand warrantless surveillance in Canada. Help keep the pressure on: visit OpenMedia.ca/DefendPrivacy and don’t forget to use our innovative tool to…
Is the government’s anti-privacy agenda coming apart at the seams? Article by James Keller for The Vancouver Sun British Columbia’s highest court says police must obtain a warrant before searching…
Justice Minister Peter MacKay’s baffling response to a Supreme Court ruling last week has inspired a new term: MacKay-splaining. What’s your favourite example of MacKay-splaining? Article by PressProgress Peter MacKay…
The government’s hand-picked Privacy Commissioner is telling them to go back to the drawing board on their online spying Bills C-13 and S-4. Do you think they will listen? Article…
share_csec_300.png Privacy campaigners consider Liberal proposals to boost oversight, judicial control, and transparency over Canadian spy agency CSEC a welcome first step toward reining in the eavesdropping agency June 18,…
“Our private lives are where we create, explore, and get sexy—the things that make life worth living. If we open them up to mass surveillance, we’ll inevitably become less creative,…
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Just how easy is it to find out what private information your telecom provider is storing about you? Pretty darn easy, it turns out. Article by Gillian Shaw for The…