Claudiu Popa

Claudiu Popa is a public speaker, cybersecurity expert and passionate defender of privacy rights who engages audiences through storytelling to catalyze positive social change in Canada.

Aug 1, 2020 Unfiltered pandemic covid-19 security

TLDR; 15 Excerpts from the Privacy Commissioner’s Review of Health Canada’s COVID 19 Contact Tracing App

Delve into Canada's Privacy Commissioner's review of the COVID Alert app, shedding light on nuanced findings and recommendations. Despite no hands-on testing, the report underscores concerns over data collection and privacy implications. It's a crucial read for understanding the app's impact.

Jun 11, 2020 Unfiltered fraud phishing crime

Sharpen Your Cybersafety Arsenal

Claudiu introduces 3 essential cybersafety razors: 1. Anti-Phishing: Treat suspicious messages like phishing. 2. Data Breach: Assume stolen data is exploited. 3. Cyber Extortion: Ransomware equals compromised data. Stay vigilant!

Apr 4, 2020 Unfiltered school student zoom

3 Reasons Why Zoom is Inappropriate for School Use — In a Nutshell

Zoom's excessive data collection poses a privacy nightmare for parents and teachers. The company's ambiguity on data sharing with partners raises concerns about children's information misuse. Transparency and stringent privacy measures are imperative.

Mar 26, 2020 Unfiltered covid-19 fraud privacy

The New NSFW (with cats)

NSFW is passé with remote work, but beware of cyber threats like extortion, fraud, clickbait, and surveillance. Password hygiene, skepticism towards emails, and cautious clicking are vital for security. Privacy is a precious asset in the digital age, worth safeguarding at all costs.

Oct 13, 2019 Unfiltered data ethics law

Do We Need More Privacy Laws?

Legislators worldwide are enacting laws to safeguard personal information, yet some laws may seem redundant or overly specific. Are these measures truly necessary, or should we focus on refining existing legislation for better efficacy?