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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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New text messaging charges criticized by consumer groups
Data Breach Notification Proposal is Carte Blanche for Business Data Spills
TELUS $2.95 Long Distance Access Charge Defeated
Ontario Natural Gas Customers to Pay $100 Million More Annually to Texas-based Owner of Union Gas
Make airlines advertise the real price
CRTC Says You Can Keep Your VoIP Number
Complaint about Telephone, Cellphone, or Internet Services?
PIAC Criticizes Industry Canada’s Privacy Comments
