The Privacy Commissioner of Canada's must-read speech on the future of privacy regulation.
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Privacy Commissioner Launches New Facebook Investigation
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has launched a new investigation into Facebook's privacy practices. The new investigation stems from a complaint filed in the wake of Facebook changing its privacy default settings.
The Cost of Proroguing on C-27
The Globe ran a story over the weekend that estimated the cost of proroguing on Bill C-27, the anti-spam bill. It points to the hours spent debating the bill and the hundreds of thousands of dollars spent working toward its introduction.
BC Privacy Commissioner Office in “Legal Limbo”
The Globe reports that the Office of the B.C. Privacy Commissioner is in "legal limbo" following the departure of longtime commissioner David Loukidelis.
Privacy Commissioner Launches Public Consultation on Emerging Technologies
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has launched a public consultation on emerging technologies, including online tracking, profiling and targeting of consumers by business. The deadline for written submissions is March 15th.
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