Freedom of ExpressionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPRIVACYRegulation of Online ExpressionSocial MediaSurveillance & TechnologySurveillance Capitalism CCLA’s Submission on Canada’s Proposed Approach to Addressing Harmful Content Online Prior to the election, the government of Canada initiated a consultation on a proposed approach…CCLASeptember 28, 2021
COVID-19FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSRight to ProtestVaccine Passports Fear, Loathing and the Law: Pushing the Limits of Legislating “Good” Behaviour CCLA Essay by Cara Zwibel, Director of Fundamental Freedoms and Brenda McPhail, Director of Privacy…Cara ZwibelSeptember 20, 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
COVID-19PRIVACYSurveillance & TechnologyVaccine Passports Reaction To New Vaccine Passport ‘Benefits’ As Manitoba announces new “benefits” to be conferred on the fully vaccinated, the questions we…CCLAJune 24, 2021
Democratic RightsFace SurveillancePRESS RELEASESPRIVACYVoting Rights ‘Cease And Desist’ – Liberal Party Must Halt Use Of Facial Fingerprinting The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) is calling on the Liberal Party of Canada to…CCLAJune 23, 2021
COVID-19PRIVACYSurveillance & TechnologyVaccine Passports Letter to Manitoba re: Vaccine Passports We are writing regarding the Manitoba government’s plan to provide individuals with proof of vaccination…CCLAJune 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
Artificial IntelligenceFace SurveillanceMass SurveillancePRIVACYSurveillance & Technology Clearview AI Engaged In “Mass Surveillance” Clearview AI broke Canadian law when it scraped the internet for 3 billion photos of…Brenda McPhailFebruary 3, 2021
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