PRIVACY CCLA Intervenes to Protect Children’s Privacy Rights CCLA intervened recently in a case to protect children’s and families’ right to privacy. We…Brenda McPhailApril 6, 2022
PRIVACYPrivacy Law Reform Submission to the Special Committee to Review the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (British Columbia) A healthy democracy must counterpoise the right of access to information with the privacy rights…Brenda McPhailMarch 31, 2022
Face SurveillancePRIVACY CCLA Presents to ETHI on Facial Recognition CCLA’s Privacy Director Brenda McPhail was invited to speak to the Standing Committee on Access…Brenda McPhailMarch 30, 2022
Ontario Private Sector LegislationPRIVACYPrivacy Law Reform Ontario Will Require Employers to Disclose Electronic Monitoring There has been a gap in protection for workers in our privacy laws for a…Brenda McPhailFebruary 24, 2022
Face SurveillancePRESS RELEASESPRIVACYSurveillance & Technology Residents of BC, AB, QC protected from Clearview AI by binding orders from their Privacy Regulators CCLA welcomes today’s decisions issued by the BC Information and Privacy Commissioner and the Alberta…Brenda McPhailDecember 14, 2021
Face SurveillancePRIVACYSurveillance & Technology CCLA and Privacy International collaborate on submissions regarding facial recognition guidelines for police agencies The proposed OPC guidance on police use of FRT technology can help ensure police agencies’…Brenda McPhailNovember 17, 2021
CCPA (Bill C-11)PRIVACYPrivacy Law Reform Bill C-11 was the gift that needed returning Sometimes a long-awaited gift that arrives wrapped in sparkly paper disappoints when it is opened.…Brenda McPhailNovember 16, 2021
COVID-19FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSMobilityPRIVACYSurveillance & TechnologyVaccine Passports FAQ: Vaccine Passports The lines are being drawn between those who support and oppose some version of a…Brenda McPhailAugust 17, 2021
Artificial IntelligenceFace SurveillancePIPEDAPRIVACYSurveillance & Technology RCMP Use of Face Recognition Tool Violated Privacy Law Today Canada’s Privacy Commissioner released the Special Report to Parliament on Police Use of Facial…Brenda McPhailJune 10, 2021
Artificial IntelligencePRIVACYPrivacy Law Reform CCLA contributes to consultations on Ontario’s AI Framework CCLA was pleased to have the opportunity to participate in the Ontario government's consultation on…Brenda McPhailJune 4, 2021