Artificial IntelligencePRIVACYPrivacy Law Reform Guest Blog: Artificial Intelligence Developers Must Ensure Commitment to Meaningful Consent Jonathan A. Obar, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication & Media…CCLAFebruary 14, 2023
Face SurveillancePRIVACY International Report: Under Surveillance: (Mis)use of Technologies in Emergency Responses CCLA’s international partners publish a report on global (mis)use of technologies during the pandemic The…Brenda McPhailDecember 15, 2022
Face SurveillancePRIVACY Facial recognition explained: How is FRT used in Canada? The impacts of FRT become more elevated depending upon the context in which they are…Brenda McPhailDecember 6, 2022
Device SearchesIntelligence & CybersecurityPRESS RELEASESPRIVACYSurveillance & PrivacySurveillance & Technology CCLA Calls for Moratorium on RCMP Surveillance ‘Tools’ Brenda McPhail, Director of Privacy Technology and Surveillance Program for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association,…CCLAAugust 9, 2022
The Guardian: ‘Asleep at the wheel’: Canada police’s spyware admission raises alarm https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jul/07/canada-police-spyware-admission-surveillance-experts
Face SurveillancePRIVACY CCLA Presents to ETHI on Facial Recognition CCLA’s Privacy Director Brenda McPhail was invited to speak to the Standing Committee on Access…Brenda McPhailMarch 30, 2022
Face SurveillancePRESS RELEASESPRIVACYSurveillance & Technology Residents of BC, AB, QC protected from Clearview AI by binding orders from their Privacy Regulators CCLA welcomes today’s decisions issued by the BC Information and Privacy Commissioner and the Alberta…Brenda McPhailDecember 14, 2021
Face SurveillancePRIVACYSurveillance & Technology CCLA and Privacy International collaborate on submissions regarding facial recognition guidelines for police agencies The proposed OPC guidance on police use of FRT technology can help ensure police agencies’…Brenda McPhailNovember 17, 2021
COVID-19DisabilityFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSVaccine Passports CCLA to Minister: Choosing not to be vaccinated should not disentitle you from employment insurance CCLA has written to Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, urging…Cara ZwibelNovember 2, 2021
Freedom of ExpressionFUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMSPRIVACYRegulation of Online ExpressionSocial MediaSurveillance & TechnologySurveillance Capitalism CCLA’s Submission on Canada’s Proposed Approach to Addressing Harmful Content Online Prior to the election, the government of Canada initiated a consultation on a proposed approach…CCLASeptember 28, 2021