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Right to Know Week & Canada’s Broken Access to Information System
When it comes to accessing government records, access delayed is access denied. We explore one example that showcases how Canada's broken access to information system impacts our work.
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What Canada can learn from the United States when it comes to taking on Data Brokers
Canada's new privacy bill fails to follow the lead of our biggest trading partner.
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Mapping the Data Broker Economy (Blog 2): The Pelmorex Corporation
In order to shine a light on the data broker economy, we’ve filed personal information requests to take back our data, and are exploring the privacy risks of data brokers.
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The Absolute Bare Minimum: Privacy and the New Bill C-27
Canada is under pressure to pass new federal privacy laws for the commercial sector. Find out what these new laws mean for you!
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Donor Report Fall 2022
2022 has been a busy year so far: Here's a quick look at what we've achieved with your support!
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Mapping the Data Broker Economy: Taking Back Our Data
In order to shine a light on the data broker economy, we’ve filed personal information requests to take back our data, and are exploring the privacy risks of data brokers.
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What’s the Biggest Lie on the Internet?
How websites are designed to lead us into “agreeing” with things we don’t really understand.
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Canadian privacy law has got you covered, but here’s why it simply isn’t enough
From limited digital rights, to little enforcement, find out why Canada's privacy laws are in serious need of an overhaul.
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It’s time for Canadian privacy law reform, so where do we go from here?
Find out how privacy rights in Canada compare on the world stage.
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Donor Report Fall 2021
2021 Donor Report covering 5 success stories from the past few months.
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