NDP welcomes the Protect our Privacy coalition
While yesterday’s throne speech failed to mention any oversight for ultra-secretive spy agency CSEC, we are excited to see the NDP recently come out in support of the Protect our…
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Video: Make no mistake: CSEC spying is secretive, expensive, and out-of-control
Queen’s University Professor David Lyon and OpenMedia’s Steve Anderson get to the heart of the matter when it comes to mass spying by ultra-secretive spy agency CSEC: How many Canadians…
Video: Check out ultra-spy agency CSEC’s new building
Check out this video of the lavish “palace” that ultra-secretive spy agency CSEC is building – and just so you know, they’re building it with your money. read more
Video: Journalist to CSEC Chief: How is economic espionage a matter of national security?
Our government representatives continue to have “no comment” when it comes to allegations of industrial espionage against Brazil – and that’s just not okay. read more
More than 30 organizations unite to safeguard Canadians’ privacy rights amid spy agency scandal
PoP_FBshare.png With Parliament set to resume, Coalition calls for effective legal measures to protect the privacy of every resident of Canada October 10, 2013 – OpenMedia.ca is joining with more…
Spy agency CSEC: The "most expensive Canadian government building ever constructed".
Apparently, capturing the data of law-abiding Canadians requires more floor space than the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, a grand fireplace, and a lavish “palace” that would cost more to…
Video: CSEC Director says more parliamentary oversight of the organization is needed
CSEC’s former director has this warning to all Canadians in the wake of allegations of economic espionage against Brazil by the ultra-secretive spy agency – allegations that have many saying…
Canadians demanding answers after CSEC revealed to be spying on Brazil at behest of United States
SS_200x200_130610-1.png Continued secrecy and lack of transparency around CSEC undermines relationships overseas and democracy at home, says citizen-backed OpenMedia.ca October 7, 2013 – Following fresh revelations that Canada has been…
REVEALED: Canada’s ultra-secretive spy agency CSEC spied on Brazil’s mining and energy industry
This morning, Canadians woke to the news that their ultra-secretive spy agency, the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC), conducted extensive spying against Brazil’s mining and energy ministry. The news, which…
The Internet Insider | Say No To Internet Censorship
Hello! Listen up, world leaders! The citizens of the Internet have a few demands. We want to put an end to threats to Internet freedom. Head over to OpenMedia.org/Censorship to…
Toronto Star: Canadians can help push to reverse the trend toward warrantless spying
In this must-read article by Professor David Lyon, he argues that mass spying on innocent Canadians is not a self-propelling prophecy – nor irreversible. It’s time for Canadians to keep…
Montreal Gazette: CSEC spying should infuriate Canadians
Canada’s role in weakening encryption has made it easier for malicious hackers to thrive. According to Montreal Gazette report Jason Magder, we should be very, very angry about government spying.…
Reuters: Pakistan’s Internet censors have a Canadian link
Pakistan’s government is now testing Canadian software – one that can block millions of sites a second. Article by Katharine Houreld for Reuters: In a nondescript, creeper-draped building in the…
Video: Michael Geist on Canada’s role in helping the NSA crack encryption
Privacy expert Michael Geist speaks about Canada’s key role in helping the NSA crack secure web data – but where is the oversight of what our government is involved in…
Globe and Mail: Ottawa wants companies to scramble encryption for easy access to our information
In the era of Big Data, shouldn’t the government consider new methods to uphold our right to security and to privacy without having to drill holes into our communications infrastructure?…
Vice: Apparently, the RCMP doesn’t like acknowledging access to information requests
Just so you know, government organizations are legally obliged to at least acknowledge that requests for information have been made. Apparently, the RCMP missed that memo. Article by Dave Dean…
Daily News Links for Monday 9 September 2013
Today we’re launching a new feature on our website, thanks to OpenMedia.ca community member and volunteer Andrew Currie. Each morning we’ll be posting a series of links to news items…
VICE: How trustworthy are the claims that ultra-secretive spy agency CSEC is not spying on Canadians?
All we know for certain when it comes to ultra-secretive spy agency CSEC is that there is very little oversight regarding the agency’s actions. It’s time to demand information on…
What Canadians need to know about CSEC spying
Thousands of Canadians are speaking out to defend their privacy rights, after recent revelations that an ultra-secretive government agency is spying on our everyday online activities. This agency, the Communications…
What Canadians need to know about CSEC spying
Thousands of Canadians are speaking out to defend their privacy rights, after recent revelations that an ultra-secretive government agency is spying on our everyday online activities. This agency, the Communications…