Image: German government launches Covid-19 warning app for anonymous contact tracing of infected persons
by verchmarco
In the wake of 9-11, after the twin towers fell in New York city, there was a strong sense that Americans – and North Americans – were under threat. The prevailing feeling was that drastic times called for drastic measures.
In...
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Earlier this year, the Privacy Commissioners of British Columbia (OIPC BC), Alberta (OIPC AB) and Quebec and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) announced that they were commencing a joint investigation into the use of facial recognition...
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In March, 2020, concerns began to mount over covid-19. We heard that certain group gatherings resulted in outbreaks of the virus. Some of these events involved health care professionals.
An Alberta outbreak was traced to an Edmonton curling bonspiel. More than...
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“A reputation once broken may possibly be repaired, but the world will always keep their eyes on the spot where the crack was” (Joseph Hall).
Words, once spoken, can be impossible to ever take back.
This includes social media posts. Social...
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What is the “right to be forgotten”? Does it exist in Canada?
This right arises from a 2014 decision of the European Union Court of Justice, commonly referred to as the “Google Spain” decision.
Google Spain Decision
The case arose from announcements published...
