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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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PIAC Annual Dinner 2022 a great success; Privacy Commissioner speech available
PIAC Annual Dinner Next Friday: Speaker – Canada’s Privacy Commissioner – Musical Entertainment – Moonfruits – Limited Tickets Still Available!
PIAC Annual Dinner 25 Nov 2022; Speaker: Philippe Dufresne, Privacy Commissioner of Canada
PIAC Annual Dinner is Back! SAVE THE DATE: Friday, November 25, 2022 – UPDATE: Speaker, Philippe Dufresne, Privacy Commissioner of Canada
PIAC Comments on the Toronto Police Services Board’s new AI Policy
PIAC comments on Senator Wetston’s Inquiry on Canadian Competition Act in the Digital Era
PIAC asks for stronger language in the FCAC’s proposed Guideline for banks’ internal complaint-handling procedures
PIAC comments on OPCC Facial Recognition 2021 Consultation
