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Nov 11, 2024 national security surveillance politics misinformation

Is Canada’s TikTok “Ban” just a clumsy attempt at manufacturing consent?

Canadian government’s stern decision to block TikTok from running a business in Canada feels like a wild goose chase, as there is a definite absence of clarity behind the claim of mysterious ‘national security risks’.

Aug 23, 2024 cybercrime human rights surveillance information diplomacy

In cybersecurity, as in everything else, words matter.

Claudiu Popa says that before criminalizing cyberfraud and illicit ICT (information and communication technologies) activity, we first need to define "cybercrime" and understand "information" so as to establish a global, common language.

Sep 5, 2023 Unfiltered law surveillance advertising

Do Government Agencies Really Have to Strike the Delicate Balance Between Unambiguous Cybersafety Guidance and Protection of Surveillance Capitalism?

Cybersafety is not rocket science, but when simple and effective protection can shatter the Internet's business models, public policy must weigh individual risk vs business reward.

May 30, 2022 Unfiltered advertising edtech surveillance

3 Immutable Conditions for Trustworthy Edtech

In the wake of 2016's edtech breaches, the 3 Baseline Considerations for Security (3BC) emerged, advocating independent assessment, secure data disposal, and transparent consent practices. They form a crucial framework for fostering trust and accountability.

Feb 15, 2022 Unfiltered disinformation surveillance breach

Without Retention Rules, Edtech is Just Another Tool for Surveillance and Privacy Abuse

Valentine's Day 2018 uncovered a Canadian school board's data breach cover-up, igniting efforts for edtech cybersecurity and privacy reform in Canada. Advocacy for data deletion is crucial.