Regina officer disciplined for privacy breaches
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.
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Secure Your Apple ID by Removing Old Devices
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.
Regina officer used police database to snoop on 6 people
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.
Regina police criticized over officer privacy breach penalties
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.
B.C. market pays $750K over washroom videos on porn site
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.
Hackers Threaten to Expose Pornhub Premium Users
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.
Loto-Québec CEO says internet not a threat to lottery
The CEO of Loto-Québec asserts that digital platforms are not harming the provincial lottery's business, addressing concerns about online competition. Read the full statement.
Cyber Attack Hits Ontario School Board, Personal Data Exposed
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.
TikTok Accused of Unlawfully Tracking Grindr App Data
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.
Pornhub Hack Exposes Data of 200 Million Users
Pornhub is alerting over 200 million premium users after a cybersecurity breach. Hackers allegedly stole email addresses and search histories. Learn the details and implications.
Hacking group claims theft of Pornhub user data
The hacking collective ShinyHunters claims to have stolen data from users of the adult site Pornhub. Learn about the breach details and potential risks for Canadians.
Google shutting down dark web report in January
Google is eliminating its dark web monitoring service. Learn what this means for your online security and discover alternative steps to protect your personal data in Canada.
Google shutting down dark web report tool
Google confirms it will terminate its dark web monitoring feature in January 2025. Learn what this means for user privacy and what alternatives exist for Canadians.
iOS 26 Battery Drain: Apple's Fix & User Solution
iPhone users report rapid battery drain after the iOS 26 update. Apple calls it normal but a privacy tweak in Location Services might help. Learn the steps here.
Saskatchewan Needs Strong Privacy Laws for AI Era
An opinion piece argues Saskatchewan's cybersecurity pact is insufficient. The province needs robust privacy legislation to govern AI data use, citing real-world examples of potential breaches.
Navigating Nudity with Your Children: A Parent's Guide
Is it okay for your kids to see you naked? Experts explain how to navigate family nudity based on age, maturity, and family values to foster healthy body image and respect for privacy.
U.S. lawmakers press tech giants over immigration agent tracking apps
American legislators are urging Google and Apple to remove applications that track the locations of immigration enforcement officers, citing serious safety risks. Learn about the political pressure and tech accountability.
Cloudflare outage disrupts major sites, service restored
A major Cloudflare outage on December 5, 2025, brought down sites including Zoom and LinkedIn. The company has confirmed service restoration. Get the details on the disruption and its impact.
Major Cloudflare outage downs Zoom, LinkedIn sites
A widespread Cloudflare outage on December 5, 2025, disrupted major platforms like Zoom and LinkedIn. The company is investigating the cause. Stay updated on the tech incident.
Edmonton Police Test Facial Recognition on Bodycams
Edmonton Police Service launches a controversial pilot with Axon, testing facial recognition on body-worn cameras. Critics warn it turns accountability tools into mass surveillance.
Alberta privacy chief concerned over health IDs
Alberta's privacy commissioner voices significant concerns about personal health numbers appearing on identification cards, highlighting privacy risks for citizens. Learn about the implications.
Edmonton police facial recognition pilot faces privacy review delay
Edmonton's AI facial recognition pilot on police bodycams launched before a required privacy assessment was fully reviewed. The December trial could conclude before the commissioner's office completes its vetting. Learn more about the implications.
Calgary teen charged in AI sex abuse case
A 17-year-old Calgary student faces charges for allegedly using AI to create and share child sexual abuse material involving high school girls. Police warn this is a serious crime, not a prank.
23andMe proposes $4.49M data breach settlement
A $4.49 million settlement has been proposed in a class-action lawsuit against 23andMe over a major data breach. The deal awaits court approval and could affect many Canadians.
Russia Blocks Access to Gaming Platform Roblox
Russian authorities have blocked access to the popular U.S. children's gaming platform Roblox. The move, reported in December 2025, restricts a major online space for young users.
Alberta licence-health number plan a fraud risk: watchdog
Alberta's privacy watchdog warns that adding health-care numbers to driver's licences significantly increases fraud risk. Learn the details and implications of the proposed change.
India orders pre-installed, unremovable govt app on phones
India orders smartphone makers to preload an unremovable government cybersecurity app, raising major privacy and surveillance concerns among rights advocates. Learn about the implications.
India mandates government cybersecurity app on smartphones
India now requires all new smartphones to have the government's 'Sanchar Saathi' cybersecurity app pre-installed. Learn about the policy's details and its global implications for digital privacy and security.
Surfshark's New Multi IP Feature Boosts Online Privacy
Surfshark launches an industry-first Multi IP feature and upgraded rotating IP, giving users unprecedented control over their digital footprint and making tracking far more difficult.
Rogers outage hits Metro Vancouver customers
A technical outage left Rogers customers in Metro Vancouver without TV, internet, and home phone service. Service is expected to be restored overnight. Read more.
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