The security clearance process: an explainer from ex-CSIS director Ward Elcock
As politicians politick over Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre not having a security clearance, former CSIS director Ward Elcock breaks down the process.
Foreign interference bill could have ‘chilling effect’ on freedom of expression, but also praised for economic security benefits
Bill C-70, the Countering Foreign Interference Act, received royal assent on June 20. But the legislation still contains loopholes that allow for secret, foreign interference in nomination contests, political party leadership contests, and elections and policymaking processes, says Democracy Watch’s Duff Conacher.
Federal parties appeal court order to follow stricter voter data rules
B.C.’s privacy commissioner says the office will leave its investigation into the political parties’ data practices on pause as the court process continues.
B.C. voter data complainant calls out microtargeting, as parties mum on next steps after court loss
Using voter data for targeted messaging ‘exposes you to a manipulative process rather than a public deliberative process,’ says Andrew Clement, who filed a privacy complaint against federal political parties.
Federal parties face tighter privacy rules after losing ‘unprecedented’ voter data case, but appeal could delay enforcement
Rapid advancement of technology allows for ‘profiling and micro-targeting voters’ and creates ‘risks of misuse’ that ‘could result in the erosion of trust in our political system,’ ruled Justice Gordon Weatherill.
Parties should ‘govern themselves’ but must better regulate nominations and voter data, says former candidate Maddeaux
Digital privacy expert Colin Bennett says complaints of improper use of Conservative voter lists in the York region riding contest offer a ‘real-life example’ of the problems with parties self-regulating their nomination races.
Data privacy as a human right must be recognized by privacy and AI bill, say advocates
Bill C-27 fails to mention human rights in the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, says Tim McSorely, national coordinator of the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group.
Strengthening Canada’s cybersecurity defences: a call to action
To safeguard our nation’s digital future, concerted efforts by the federal government are needed to strengthen cybersecurity defences, bolster resilience against emerging threats, and empower Canadians to protect themselves in an increasingly interconnected world.
When will TikTok’s time be up?
The TikTok case brings to the forefront the complex political-economic-social relationships between private firms, governments, and our data.
Bill C-26: catching up on cybersecurity, but missing out on revolutionary technologies
Canada needs a robust regulatory framework for cybersecurity, especially when it comes to our evolving digital economy. But this is just an initial step.
