British Columbia's privacy commissioner has mandated the City of Vancouver to dismantle its surveillance camera network and erase all collected footage. Learn about the ruling and its implications for public privacy.
The UK government, led by PM Keir Starmer, is revising its controversial mandatory digital ID card proposal after significant public opposition. Learn about the policy shift and its implications.
Feeling overwhelmed by sensitive documents and cyber threats? Discover 10 practical and affordable Amazon items, from shredders to VPNs, to safeguard your personal information in Canada.
A B.C. woman was horrified to find a video of her posted online without consent, highlighting a growing 'pickup' trend. Experts warn of privacy and legal risks.
A proposed federal law criminalizing sexually explicit deepfakes may have a significant loophole, potentially excluding content from the X platform, according to a legal expert. Learn the details and implications.
An investigation reveals Staples Canada resold refurbished laptops with previous owners' personal data still on them, raising serious privacy concerns. Learn the details and implications.
Manitobans can now request a digital health card, moving from physical cards to a secure, convenient digital format. Learn how to get yours and what it means for healthcare access.
As calls for social media warning labels grow in Canada and the U.S., Concordia University researcher Iman Goodarzi explains why the approach is more complex than tobacco or alcohol. Discover the data on our screen time.
Dynamic pricing powered by AI could personalize grocery costs, raising ethical concerns. A new report warns this could cost families over $1,200 more per year. Read about the future of food shopping.
Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner has ruled that Sault Ste. Marie's PUC Services Inc. qualifies as an institution under provincial freedom of information law and must comply with requests. Learn what this means for transparency.
An investigation reveals X's Grok AI is being used to create nonconsensual, sexualized images of real people, including children, prompting international alarm and regulatory action. Read the full report.
Canada's spy watchdog initiates a review of how security agencies use artificial intelligence, focusing on accountability and privacy in 2026. Learn about the scope and implications.
As Canada's first Minister of AI, Evan Solomon outlines a pragmatic strategy to master artificial intelligence and quantum tech on Canadian terms. Can his plan turn the nation into an innovation leader?
The EU threatens swift action after the U.S. barred five Europeans, including ex-commissioner Thierry Breton, over alleged censorship pressure on tech firms. Read the latest on the transatlantic digital policy rift.
The U.S. State Department has banned five European activists and officials, accusing them of leading campaigns to pressure American tech platforms into censoring U.S. viewpoints. Details on the policy and reactions.
Australia has begun enforcing a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts, shifting responsibility to platforms. Michael Burns argues Canada must adopt and expand this approach to protect children's mental health and focus in schools.
Cybersecurity firm Surfshark expands its dedicated IP feature to its Linux GUI application, offering enhanced stability and reduced CAPTCHAs for Canadian users and beyond.
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston faces criticism for allegedly using incorrect information to justify not modernizing provincial privacy legislation. Critics argue the laws are outdated.
Italy's antitrust authority has fined Apple 116 million US dollars for alleged anti-competitive practices related to user data privacy. Apple announces it will appeal the decision.
As governments push for mandatory digital IDs, privacy advocates warn of a slippery slope towards totalitarian surveillance. Learn the risks and what you can do to protect your data.
American technology companies enabled China's vast surveillance network. Now, Tibetan refugees in Nepal are experiencing the consequences, facing increased monitoring and pressure.
A Regina police officer received a one-day unpaid suspension after improperly accessing personal data 67 times. Chief Lorilee Davies responds to the privacy commissioner's report.
Learn the simple steps to check which devices are linked to your Apple ID and remove old ones. Protect your privacy, prevent unauthorized access, and manage your account limits.
A Regina police officer improperly accessed the personal information of six individuals using a confidential police database, according to Saskatchewan's privacy commissioner. Learn the details and consequences.
Saskatchewan's privacy commissioner condemns Regina Police Service penalties for an officer who accessed private citizen data. Details on the breach and calls for stronger accountability.
A Vancouver Island market has been ordered to pay $750,000 after covert washroom videos ended up on a Russian pornographic website. Learn the details of the privacy breach and settlement.
The hacking group ShinyHunters claims to have breached Pornhub and is threatening to expose its premium users. Learn about the cybersecurity threat and potential privacy implications.
Dynamic pricing powered by AI is entering Canadian grocery stores, potentially costing families $1,200 more per year. Experts warn it breaches consumer trust and fairness for essential goods.
A cyber attack on Ontario's Rainbow District School Board may have breached sensitive employee and student data, including SINs and bank details. The board has worked for nine months to assess the damage.
A consumer group in Austria alleges TikTok engaged in unlawful cross-app tracking of Grindr usage. The claim raises major digital privacy concerns for Canadian users.