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Fight for the Future: Simple solutions to curb online spying

This amazing infographic tells you everything you need to know about protecting yourself against government snooping. Infographic by Fight for the Future read more

CBC: Bell Canada overbills Ontario senior by $18K

Eva Prkachin June 5, 2014

This Big Telecom company overbilled an Ontario senior for almost 12 years – to the tune of $18,000. What do you think her phone company should do to make up…

Globe and Mail: TekSavvy, Rogers open books on government data requests

Eva Prkachin June 5, 2014

One independent ISP is leading the way in transparency around how they handle their customers’ private information. Would you like to see the Big Three do the same? Article by…

Ottawa Citizen: Government orders federal departments to keep tabs on all demonstrations across country

Eva Prkachin June 5, 2014

Canada’s privacy deficit continues to grow. Do you think this is a good use of your tax dollars? Article by David Pugliese for The Ottawa Citizen The federal government is…

Vice: Government ignoring advice of their own nominee for Privacy Commissioner on online spying Bill C-13

Eva Prkachin June 4, 2014

The government “will very likely be pushing through their flawed bill C-13 no matter what their own hand-picked privacy expert says,” our own Chris Malmo argues in this piece for…

Reset the Net

Eva Prkachin June 4, 2014

A year ago, we learned that governments are spying on their citizens on an industrial scale. You don’t need to be a criminal to be treated like one – we…

Motherboard: Can Canada’s Likely New Privacy Commissioner Be Trusted to Watch the Watchers?

Eva Prkachin June 3, 2014

Is the government’s nominee for Canada’s next Privacy Commissioner up to the job? Does he possess the necessary detachment and expertise on privacy issues? What do you think about the…

PressProgress: 10 reasons you should be creeped out by Stephen Harper’s anti-privacy agenda

Eva Prkachin June 3, 2014

While you’re busy surfing the Internet, have a look at the top 10 reasons you should be creeped out by Stephen Harper’s anti-privacy agenda. Number 5 made me do a…

Times-Colonist: Privacy commission must have Canadians’ confidence

Eva Prkachin June 3, 2014

“His nomination sends a message to Canadians that the game is rigged and that the protection of their privacy rights is being undermined by the very system designed for their…

The Globe and Mail: Critics decry new Privacy Commissioner’s appointment

Eva Prkachin June 2, 2014

The government’s nomination for Privacy Commissioner is deeply troubling to Privacy experts, who are concerned about his previous involvement with invasive data-monitoring programs. What do you think of this potential…

Ottawa Citizen: Justin Ling: Spidey Senses tingling over C-13

Eva Prkachin June 2, 2014

The government wants to allow government agencies access to your private information if a “peace officer” – which could mean a police officer, mayor, or even a fisheries officer –…

Michael Geist: What if the Government Passed Lawful Access Without Hearing from Any Privacy Commissioners?

Eva Prkachin May 30, 2014

Tomorrow morning, our own Steve Anderson is testifying before a Parliamentary Committee weighing the merits of spying Bill C-13. Unfortunately, the government has signalled that it’s not interested in hearing…

Globe and Mail: Spy agencies try to curb watchdogs’ ties to each other

Eva Prkachin May 30, 2014

As Canada’s spying agencies gain more and more access to private information, our privacy watchdogs are being restricted. Isn’t it time for the government to do more to defend Canadians’…

Globe and Mail: New privacy watchdog slammed by critics

Eva Prkachin May 30, 2014

“It strikes me as a bizarre nomination – like putting a fox in charge of chicken security at the hen house.” Former Federal Privacy Commissioner doesn’t mince words on the…

By the numbers: stats from our crowdsourced drag-and-drop tool

Eva Prkachin May 30, 2014

Tired of not having input on rules for collaborating and sharing online? Want a chance to actually shape the Internet’s future for yourself? If you answered yes, then you’re not…

Josh + Thanh Versus the Internet Trolls

Eva Prkachin May 30, 2014

Do you want trolls deciding all the rules for sharing and collaborating online? Or would you rather crowdsource them? Say “Expecto Patronum” to outdated rules for collaborating and sharing online…

Last day to win big!

Eva Prkachin May 30, 2014

Today is the last day to share YOUR vision for sharing and collaborating online. It’s also the last day to win one of our amazing prize packs. Don’t delay, go…

Crashing Down to Earth.

Eva Prkachin May 29, 2014

In 2013, Canadian astronaut and all around cool dude Commander Chris Hadfield sang, recorded, and filmed a cover of David Bowie’s stargazing classic “Space Oddity.” The music video was a…

You could win amazing prizes

Eva Prkachin May 28, 2014

Cards Against Humanity, Raspberry Pi Linux mini computers, Reddit plush dolls, oh my! These are just a sample of the awesome prizes you could win just by sharing our crowdsourced…

Don’t let trolls censor your internet

Eva Prkachin May 28, 2014

Don’t let trolls censor your internet. Help design modern rules for sharing and collaborating online at https://OpenMedia.org/CrowdSource read more