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PIAC’s research and interventions on privacy law and data protection. This covers federal (PIPEDA) and provincial privacy legislation, online tracking and behavioural advertising, data breaches, consent requirements, children’s privacy, online harms, and other issues where personal information is collected, used, or shared in ways that affect Canadian consumers.
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We are recruiting, and we would love to hear from you! The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) is actively recruiting new members to its Board of Directors. We are looking for creative, curious and innovative people who want a hands-on role in strengthening a national voice for consumers. You do not need to have sat […]
Read more →New PIAC Report: “Selling Speed: Reforming Broadband Advertising Regulations in Canada”
Transparency and accuracy standards for broadband service ads in Canada are falling behind other countries’ new reforms New PIAC Report: Selling Speed: Reforming Broadband Advertising Regulations in Canada 17 August 2022, OTTAWA – A new consumer research report published today by the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) updates a 2012 PIAC research project comparing broadband advertising practices […]
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CRTC throws consumers to telco sales dogs
CRTC widens the digital divide
FAIR Canada and PIAC Welcome Steps to Ensure Compliance with OBSI Requirements
Media Release: CCTS Annual Report Shows Need for Internet Code and Sales Practices Review
Wireless Code Now Stronger for Consumers
Media Advisory, PIAC and ACORN Canada will Comment on Government’s proposed low-income broadband announcement at the Canadian Telecom Summit 2017
Proposed Air Passenger Rules Set for Take Off
Michael Janigan named a full-time member of the Ontario Energy Board
