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The Freedom of Information and Privacy Association brings you this weekly roundup of the news stories in the information management field.
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Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Bodycams are being deployed by RCMP in numerous detachments across Canada. In this week's Commentary, we talk with FIPA president Mike Larsen and Dr. Brenda McPhail at McMaster University to provide a deeper dive on the security and privacy implications.
Brenda McPhail is Executive Director Master of Public Policy in Digital Society, McMasters University
Mike Larsen is FIPA President and Professor of Criminology, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Sources:
Yellowknife RCMP rolls out body-worn cameras
- https://fipa.bc.ca/yellowknife-rcmp-rolls-out-body-worn-cameras/
- NWT News/North - https://www.nnsl.com/home/yellowknife-rcmp-rolls-out-body-worn-cameras-today-7657964
Whitehorse RCMP officers to start wearing body-worn cameras
- https://fipa.bc.ca/whitehorse-rcmp-officers-to-start-wearing-body-worn-cameras/
- Yukon News - https://www.yukon-news.com/news/whitehorse-rcmp-officers-to-start-wearing-body-worn-cameras-7664926
Manitoba RCMP to wear body cameras for ‘accountability and transparency’
- https://fipa.bc.ca/manitoba-rcmp-to-wear-body-cameras-for-accountability-and-transparency/
- Winnipeg Sun - https://winnipegsun.com/news/provincial/manitoba-rcmp-to-wear-body-cameras-for-accountability-and-transparency
Manitoba RCMP introducing body cams
- https://fipa.bc.ca/manitoba-rcmp-introducing-body-cams/
- Niverville Citizen - https://nivervillecitizen.com/index.php/news/local/manitoba-rcmp-introducing-body-cams
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Saturday Nov 30, 2024
Saturday Nov 30, 2024
Coming up in your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, November 30th.
- In a story that has to be read to be believed, while fall means hunting season in Canada, it looks like wildlife are just the latest distribution method in gorilla marketing by scammers to capture your personal information.
- We’ll bring you Canadian and Associated Press stories along with Local Journalism reports from across Canada and around the world.
- Plus, bodycams are being deployed by RCMP in numerous detachments across Canada. We’ll talk with FIPA president Mike Larsen and Dr. Brenda McPhail at McMaster University, to provide a deeper dive on the security and privacy implications.
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Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/20241130-access-and-privacy-online
Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2024-season-episode-48/
Our Contributors:
Writing: Shaun Fisk | Production: Patrick Farnsworth | Music: Breakmaster Cylinder
Access and Privacy Online: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-online/
News stories through the Canadian Press and Feedly.
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Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
In this week's Commentary, with the Alberta Commissioner raising alarm bells, FIPA President Mike Larsen weighs in on Alberta’s proposed privacy laws and their potential ripple effects across Canada.
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Access and Privacy Commentary: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-commentary/
Access and Privacy Online: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-online/
News stories through the Canadian Press and Feedly.
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Saturday Nov 23, 2024
Saturday Nov 23, 2024
Coming up in your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, November 23rd.
- Nova Scotia is heading into the final week of its election.
- A troubling delay in transparency measures at a small-town council sparks debate in Ontario.
- AI could revolutionize emergency responses but comes with serious ethical risks—what does this mean for privacy in high-stakes situations?
- And, with the Alberta Commissioner raising alarm bells, FIPA President Mike Larsen weighs in on Alberta’s proposed privacy laws and their potential ripple effects across Canada.
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Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/20241123-access-and-privacy-online/
Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2024-season-episode-47/
Our Contributors:
Writing: Shaun Fisk | Production: Patrick Farnsworth | Music: Breakmaster Cylinder
Access and Privacy Online: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-online/
News stories through the Canadian Press and Feedly.
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Friday Nov 15, 2024
Friday Nov 15, 2024
This week, the team is taking a short break from delivering news and commentary.
The pause is for planning purposes, ensuring that we continue to bring you insightful stories in the information field that impact you.
We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to return next week for our latest updates. Stay safe and stay informed!
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
In this week's Commentary, we’re joined by Mike Larsen to discuss a Tyee opinion piece focused on concerns FIPA raised in the 2024 BC election.
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Access and Privacy Commentary: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-commentary/
Access and Privacy Online: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-online/
News stories through the Canadian Press and Feedly
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Saturday Nov 09, 2024
Saturday Nov 09, 2024
Coming up in your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, November 9th.
Election season continues. We’ll cover the latest from the US, where data security, voter privacy, and the influence of big money are front and center. Plus, we’ll look at the Access and Privacy issues coming up in Nova Scotia’s provincial election here in Canada.
Plus, we’ll bring you all the stories that hit our radar on access and privacy, including a major shift in Alberta, where legislative changes propose an overhaul of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act impacting everyone seeking information from public bodies in that Province.
Be sure to stay to the end for our commentary on the BC election fallout that includes the BC Conservative Party, facing allegations of mishandling voter data, sparking concerns around political accountability and privacy protection in the province.
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Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/20241109-access-and-privacy-online/
Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2024-season-episode-45/
Our Contributors:
Writing: Shaun Fisk | Production: Patrick Farnsworth | Music: Breakmaster Cylinder
Access and Privacy Online: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-online/
News stories through the Canadian Press and Feedly
Available through: PodBean, Apple iTunes, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
This week's commentary is a special discussion with the FIPA staff group to review the Election Survey responses and see what we learned in Saskatchewan, British Columbia and New Brunswick after considering the responses and election results.
2024 Election Questionnaires: https://fipa.bc.ca/2024-election-questionnaires/
- British Columbia: https://fipa.bc.ca/2024-election-questionnaire-bc/
- New Brunswick: https://fipa.bc.ca/2024-election-questionnaire-nb/
- Saskatchewan: https://fipa.bc.ca/2024-election-questionnaire-sk/
- Nova Scotia: https://fipa.bc.ca/2024-election-questionnaire-ns/
Support these efforts by subscribing or donating
Send comments to FIPAOnline@fipa.bc.ca
Access and Privacy Online: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-online/
News stories through the Canadian Press and Feedly
Available through: PodBean, Apple iTunes, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM