BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association
Your Data Your Rights
20241207 Access and Privacy Online
Show Notes for Saturday December 7th.
Also available through: PodBean, Apple iTunes, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM.
Writing: Shaun Fisk | Production: Patrick Farnsworth | Music: Breakmaster Cylinder
Send comments to: FIPAOnline @ fipa.bc.ca
You can support these efforts by subscribing or donating.
Full Show Links
Canadian News
- More than 7,200 Saskatchewan residents affected by health-record breach: Report
- New community watch program boosts safety in Oakville
- ‘The issues of the city are magnified in the downtown’: Town Ward community meeting comes at a critical time for police and council
- https://fipa.bc.ca/the-issues-of-the-city-are-magnified-in-the-downtown-town-ward-community-meeting-comes-at-a-critical-time-for-police-and-council/
- The Peterborough Examiner – https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/the-issues-of-the-city-are-magnified-in-the-downtown-town-ward-community-meeting-comes/article_406cd1ec-694a-536e-bec5-7d71d5409e26.html
- Brant Catholic school board chair has no plans to step down, but won’t run again after Italy trip
- https://fipa.bc.ca/brant-catholic-school-board-chair-has-no-plans-to-step-down-but-wont-run-again-after-italy-trip/
- The Hamilton Spectator – https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/brant-catholic-school-board-chair-has-no-plans-to-step-down-but-won-t-run/article_a077a25f-f5f2-56c4-aba0-0a27503749c1.html
- Police service fees increase for first time since 2011
- Police now have body cams
- https://fipa.bc.ca/police-now-have-body-cams/
- Drayton Valley and District Free Press – https://dvfreepress.com/
US News
- FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop
- FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign
International News
- Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere – or even there?
- UN watchdog to conduct probe into sexual misconduct allegations against top international prosecutor
- Spain’s prime minister is battling legal cases he calls a smear campaign. Here’s what to know
- Mexico to eliminate 7 independent regulatory, oversight agencies. What does it mean for the future?
Alberta Legislative Changes
- Alberta privacy commissioner raises concerns over government bills
- Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner calls for changes to new proposed public sector access and privacy legislation for Alberta
- ‘A number of concerns’: Alberta privacy commissioner calls for overhaul of proposed access to information laws
- Bill 33
- Bill 34
- OIPC Letter to Minister Glubish regarding Bill-33
- OIPC Letter to Minister Nally regarding Bill-34
- FIPA Commentary (November 27, 2024)
- Intersecting Story Willow Creek MD calls out deadbeat tax evaders
- https://fipa.bc.ca/willow-creek-md-calls-out-deadbeat-tax-evaders/
- Claresholm Local Press – https://claresholmlocalpress.ca/
FIPA Annual General Meeting
- 2024 AGM Notice
Prior Commentary: RCMP Body Cams and Police Monitoring
- Commentary: RCMP Body Cams and Police Monitoring
- Brenda McPhail , Executive Director Master of Public Policy in Digital Society, McMasters University
- Mike Larsen, Professor of Criminology, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Yellowknife RCMP rolls out body-worn cameras
- Whitehorse RCMP officers to start wearing body-worn cameras
- Manitoba RCMP to wear body cameras for ‘accountability and transparency’
- Manitoba RCMP introducing body cams
Show Notes for Saturday December 7th.
Also available through: PodBean, Apple iTunes, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM.
Writing: Shaun Fisk | Production: Patrick Farnsworth | Music: Breakmaster Cylinder
Send comments to: FIPAOnline @ fipa.bc.ca
You can support these efforts by subscribing or donating.
Full Show Links
Canadian News
- More than 7,200 Saskatchewan residents affected by health-record breach: Report
- New community watch program boosts safety in Oakville
- ‘The issues of the city are magnified in the downtown’: Town Ward community meeting comes at a critical time for police and council
- https://fipa.bc.ca/the-issues-of-the-city-are-magnified-in-the-downtown-town-ward-community-meeting-comes-at-a-critical-time-for-police-and-council/
- The Peterborough Examiner – https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/the-issues-of-the-city-are-magnified-in-the-downtown-town-ward-community-meeting-comes/article_406cd1ec-694a-536e-bec5-7d71d5409e26.html
- Brant Catholic school board chair has no plans to step down, but won’t run again after Italy trip
- https://fipa.bc.ca/brant-catholic-school-board-chair-has-no-plans-to-step-down-but-wont-run-again-after-italy-trip/
- The Hamilton Spectator – https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/brant-catholic-school-board-chair-has-no-plans-to-step-down-but-won-t-run/article_a077a25f-f5f2-56c4-aba0-0a27503749c1.html
- Police service fees increase for first time since 2011
- Police now have body cams
- https://fipa.bc.ca/police-now-have-body-cams/
- Drayton Valley and District Free Press – https://dvfreepress.com/
US News
- FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop
- FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign
International News
- Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere – or even there?
- UN watchdog to conduct probe into sexual misconduct allegations against top international prosecutor
- Spain’s prime minister is battling legal cases he calls a smear campaign. Here’s what to know
- Mexico to eliminate 7 independent regulatory, oversight agencies. What does it mean for the future?
Alberta Legislative Changes
- Alberta privacy commissioner raises concerns over government bills
- Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner calls for changes to new proposed public sector access and privacy legislation for Alberta
- ‘A number of concerns’: Alberta privacy commissioner calls for overhaul of proposed access to information laws
- Bill 33
- Bill 34
- OIPC Letter to Minister Glubish regarding Bill-33
- OIPC Letter to Minister Nally regarding Bill-34
- FIPA Commentary (November 27, 2024)
- Intersecting Story Willow Creek MD calls out deadbeat tax evaders
- https://fipa.bc.ca/willow-creek-md-calls-out-deadbeat-tax-evaders/
- Claresholm Local Press – https://claresholmlocalpress.ca/
FIPA Annual General Meeting
- 2024 AGM Notice
Prior Commentary: RCMP Body Cams and Police Monitoring
- Commentary: RCMP Body Cams and Police Monitoring
- Brenda McPhail , Executive Director Master of Public Policy in Digital Society, McMasters University
- Mike Larsen, Professor of Criminology, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Yellowknife RCMP rolls out body-worn cameras
- Whitehorse RCMP officers to start wearing body-worn cameras
- Manitoba RCMP to wear body cameras for ‘accountability and transparency’
- Manitoba RCMP introducing body cams