Brenda McPhail, Author at CCLA

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

PRIVACY Privacy 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 Surveillance PRIVACY

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 Legislation PRIVACY Privacy 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 Surveillance PRESS RELEASES PRIVACY Surveillance & 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 Surveillance PRIVACY Surveillance & 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)PRIVACY Privacy 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-19 FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Mobility PRIVACY Surveillance & Technology Vaccine Passports

FAQ: Vaccine Passports

The lines are being drawn between those who support and oppose some version of a…

Brenda McPhailAugust 17, 2021

Artificial Intelligence Face Surveillance PIPEDA PRIVACY Surveillance & 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 Intelligence PRIVACY Privacy 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

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