Surveillance and limits to our online privacy won’t solve the security problems we have, it will create an Internet crisis.
Article by Gabe Fenigsohn for The Next Web
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OpenMedia.ca: The Next Web: The Internet is in crisis
Surveillance and limits to our online privacy won’t solve the security problems we have, it will create an Internet crisis.
Article by Gabe Fenigsohn for The Next Web
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OpenMedia.ca: ICLMG: Mr. Paulson: "We have enough power to fight cybercrime"
Our friends at the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group – CSILC responded to the RCMP statements about requirements of warrantless Internet subscriber information:
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OpenMedia.ca: ICLMG: Mr. Paulson: "We have enough power to fight cybercrime"
Our friends at the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group – CSILC responded to the RCMP statements about requirements of warrantless Internet subscriber information:
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OpenMedia.ca: RCMP pushing for warrantless access to our subscriber info. Again.
In an incredibly troubling development on the Internet privacy front, this morning the RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson was quoted as saying that police require access to Internet subscriber i…
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: RCMP pushing for warrantless access to our subscriber info. Again.
In an incredibly troubling development on the Internet privacy front, this morning the RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson was quoted as saying that police require access to Internet subscriber i…
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: MacLeans: Craig Forcese on how our anti-terror laws make Canadians less safe
Leading privacy expert Craig Forcese: “If anything, Paris underlines the need to organize our national security apparatus in the most efficient manner possible.”
Article by Evan Solomon for Ma…
OpenMedia.ca: Arstechnica: Judge: Stingrays are “simply too powerful” without adequate oversight
Innocent citizens are inevitably and inarguably caught up in the StingRay’s dragnet – an explicit violation of our privacy rights. Here’s some positive precedent from our heighbours in the s…
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Civil society groups call on Trudeau to launch full public consultation before introducing C-51 reforms
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Organizations and academic experts say that following last week’s tragic events in Paris, it’s especially important that the government con…
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CBC: After Paris, there will be no stopping the surveillance state now
No culture of fear is going to make us sacrifice our privacy.
Article by Neil Macdonald for CBC News
An old acquaintance who spent years in Canada’s secret world, where he developed a you-don’…
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Globe and Mail: How Bill C-51 may change under Trudeau’s government
We will not be governed by fear. We won’t let reactions and fear destroy our civil liberties. When it comes to privacy and security, we know there is a balance to be struck and we want to have that conversation. How do you think recent events in Paris will impact
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Guardian: Intelligence agencies pounce on Paris attacks to pursue spy agenda
Sadly, it hasn’t taken long for the spy agencies to start using the Paris attacks to push their anti-privacy agenda. Here’s why we shouldn’t let fear undermine our democratic values. Article by Trevor Timm for The Guardian Government officials are wasting no time in attempting to exploit the tragedy
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Is the Vancouver Police Department sweeping up your cell phone data?
This morning it was announced that the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is refusing to acknowledge use of the controversial surveillance device, the StingRay. While the VPD’s statement does not confirm that this technology is in use, their refusal to deny it has sparked concern from privacy experts. read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CTV: Vancouver cops mum on use of controversial surveillance technology
Here’s how the government monitors your cell phones, and keeps it secret. Article by Geordon Omand for The Canadian Press Vancouver police are refusing to disclose whether they use, or have ever considered using, a controversial mass-surveillance device widely adopted in the United States and vigorously condemned by civil liberty
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: It’s time for Trudeau to talk with Canadians about C-51
It may be hard to believe, but we’ve been talking about Bill C-51 for almost a year now. And although the campaign against this reckless bill has been critical throughout the entire journey, we think this next step could be pivotal. That’s why we’re inviting the government to join the
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Huffington Post: Ralph Goodale, Public Safety Minister, Says C-51 A Top Priority
This is it, folks. Key decisions on the privacy of Canadians will be made over the next few weeks. Let’s keep up the momentum and make sure we get C-51 repealed! http://om4.me/Z4v Article by The Canadian Press read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CBC: Justin Trudeau’s promised overhaul of C-51 tops incoming security to-do list
The Liberals are feeling the pressure to deal with C-51. That’s why we’ve officially invited Justin Trudeau to sit down and have an open discussion about ways to better protect the privacy of Canadians. Let’s keep speaking up, Canada! KillC51.ca Article by Jim Bronskill for the CBC News read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Who are the key Ministers responsible for our digital future over the next 4 years?
It’s three months to the day since Canada’s election officially started – and today, after a gruelling 11-week campaign and 2-week transition period, Canada finally has a new Prime Minister. Justin Trudeau was officially sworn in as Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister earlier this morning. He also named his new Cabinet
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Star: Protect schools, homes from drones’ prying eyes, privacy czar says
What does it look like to protect privacy in the age of drones? Here’s what Canada’s Privacy Commissioner has to say: Article by Jim Bronskill for the Toronto Star OTTAWA—The federal government should consider restricting the use of small camera-equipped drones near “sensitive and protected” areas such as residential neighbourhoods,
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Ottawa Citizen: Liberals mull keeping some new powers for spy service
Is Trudeau ‘just not ready’ to #KillC51? Here are the changes the Liberals have promised to make to C-51. Article by Ian Macleod for the Ottawa Citizen The Liberals are considering whether Canada’s civilian spy service should be allowed to launch missions aimed at disrupting terrorist plots and other suspected threats
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