Appeared in the Toronto Star on May 31, 2014 as Why Has the Canadian Government Given Up on Protecting Our Privacy? In recent years, it has become fashionable to argue that Canadians no longer care about their privacy. Supporters of this position note that millions of people voluntarily post personal […]
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Lawful Access
What if the Government Passed Lawful Access Without Hearing from Any Privacy Commissioners?
Yesterday I appeared before the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to discuss Bill C-13, the lawful access and cyberbullying bill. My comments focused on three issues: immunity for voluntary disclosure, the low threshold for transmission data warrants, and the absence of reporting and disclosure requirements. As Committee chair […]
The Trouble With Bill C-13: My Appearance before the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights
Earlier today, I appeared before the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to discuss my concerns with Bill C-13, the lawful access/cyberbullying bill. My opening statement focused exclusively on privacy, pointing to problems with immunity for voluntary disclosure, the low threshold for transmission data warrants, and the absence of reporting and disclosure requirements. I’ll post a link to the transcript once available. In the meantime, I’ve posted my opening statement below.
Appearance before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, May 29, 2014
Canadian Bar Association Releases Recommended Reforms For Bill C-13
With Justice Minister Peter McKay insistent that the government will not be splitting Bill C-13 into the lawful access and cyber-bullying components, the Canadian Bar Association heads to Parliament hill today to appear before the Justice Committee to discuss the bill. The CBA’s submission features 19 recommendations, including the need […]
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