FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPRIVACYRegulation of Online Expression Playing With(out) Privacy The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) will challenge the Government of Nova Scotia’s exceptionally broad injunction limiting…Brenda McPhailOctober 15, 2020
PRIVACYSurveillance & Technology Can City Hall ‘Deploy’ Contact Tracing App on Its Phones? Ahead of a second wave of the coronavirus in Canada, Toronto’s Deputy Mayor Stephen Holiday is asking…Michael BryantSeptember 25, 2020
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Face SurveillancePolice Powers, Use of Force & Police AccountabilityPRIVACYSurveillance & PrivacySurveillance & TechnologyUnreasonable Search & Seizure Montreal Surveillance Tech Moratorium Presser CCLA urges Montréal City council to protect their constituents from identity and personal data theft.Guest AuthorSeptember 18, 2020
Face SurveillancePolice Powers, Use of Force & Police AccountabilityPRIVACYSurveillance & PrivacySurveillance & TechnologyUnreasonable Search & Seizure Montreal Councillor Rotrand’s Initiative to Mandate Accountability & Transparency We support Councillor Rotrand's initiative to mandate public accountability and transparency for surveillance technologies purchased,…Brenda McPhailSeptember 17, 2020
PRIVACYPrivacy Law ReformSurveillance & Technology What Do We Want? Stronger Privacy Laws. When Do We Want Them? Now It has become routine to start all commentary on privacy laws in Canada with a…Brenda McPhailAugust 26, 2020
PRIVACYSurveillance & Technology Order a Ride and Say Goodbye to Privacy The CCLA recently submitted its feedback on the draft regulations for Québec’s new Act respecting…CCLAAugust 12, 2020
Face SurveillanceMass SurveillancePRIVACY Facial Fingerprinting Pilot by Police Halted by UK Court of Appeal There was a huge victory today for privacy rights against police use of facial recognition…Brenda McPhailAugust 11, 2020
COVID-19COVID-19 & Law EnforcementCRIMINAL JUSTICEEQUALITYIndigenous PeoplePolice Powers, Use of Force & Police AccountabilityPRIVACYRace, Religion & EthnicityUnreasonable Search & Seizure CCLA & Partners Launch Action to Stop Ontario Government’s Disclosure of COVID Status to Police The CCLA has joined with Aboriginal Legal Services (ALS), the Black Legal Action Centre, and…CCLAJuly 16, 2020