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20260221 Access and Privacy Online
Your Access and Privacy Online News Summary for Saturday, February 21st.
This week, the Senate delivers a significant report on Bill C-4, Part 4, with a majority of committee members warning that the proposed political party privacy regime falls far short of minimum standards — and recommending that it be removed, severed, or sunset.
We’re also tracking how access-to-information requests continue to expose accountability gaps — from more than 1,500 Canadians serving in the Israeli military, to unanswered questions about how many patients are overdosing inside B.C. hospitals.
At the local level, we look at environmental enforcement concerns in Kahnawà:ke, farmland preservation battles in Ontario, and record deficits in New Brunswick.
And internationally, voter data seizures, police database abuse, AI identity disputes, and even iPhone security features are raising urgent questions about how personal information is protected — or misused.
At the time of posting, Bill C-4 remains before a Senate committee. It is not too late to make your voice heard. We’ll bring you more next week — and you can find more details in the show notes below.
Also available through: PodBean, Apple iTunes, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, ListenNotes, Podchaser, Boomplay.
Writing: Shaun Fisk | Production: Patrick Farnsworth | Music: Breakmaster Cylinder
Send comments to: FIPAOnline @ fipa.bc.ca
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Full Show Links
FIPA Bill C-4 Part 4
- Bill C-4 Dashboard
- 20260218 The Standing Senate LCJC REPORT
- 20260212 FIPA Presentation to Senate LCJC
- 202402 FIPA Commentary – Bill C-4 Special Edition
CDN Access to Information Stories
- Israeli military says more than 1,500 Canadians were serving in its ranks last year
- How Many People Are Overdosing at BC’s Hospitals?
- Major meeting on Terrapure
- The Eastern Door – https://easterndoor.com/article/major-meeting-on-terrapure
- Kaslo council, January 27: Winter in the Forest coming up on Family Day
- The Valley Voice – https://valleyvoice.ca/
- Group calls for region to drop Wilmot land group, pointing to a list of problems
- N.B. deficit grows to record-setting $1.3 billion
- CHCO TV The Courier – https://chco.tv/n-b-deficit-grows-to-record-setting-1-3-billion/
- Grassroots wave reshaping local politics in Rural Manitoba
CDN Privacy
- Vacation bound? Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers shares essential tips to protect your home and safety
- The Ridgetown Independent News – https://ridgetownnews.com/index.html
- Toronto’s Project South charges point to systemic issues beyond police corruption
- Third recall petition against Alberta politicians comes up short, another withdrawn
US Issues
- NAACP asks judge to protect against ‘misuse’ of voter data seized by FBI in Georgia’s Fulton County
- 4 indicted after Minneapolis clashes, including a woman accused of biting off an officer’s fingertip
- Actor takes legal action to stop Albania’s government from using her image for ‘AI minister’
- Florida man indicted for supplying banned drugs in case involving US sprinter Marvin Bracy-Williams
- One Tech Tip: All you need to know about the iPhone’s Lockdown Mode
FIPA Updates
- FIPA at VIPSS 2026
- Access and Privacy Online in the Classroom
Your Access and Privacy Online News Summary for Saturday, February 21st.
This week, the Senate delivers a significant report on Bill C-4, Part 4, with a majority of committee members warning that the proposed political party privacy regime falls far short of minimum standards — and recommending that it be removed, severed, or sunset.
We’re also tracking how access-to-information requests continue to expose accountability gaps — from more than 1,500 Canadians serving in the Israeli military, to unanswered questions about how many patients are overdosing inside B.C. hospitals.
At the local level, we look at environmental enforcement concerns in Kahnawà:ke, farmland preservation battles in Ontario, and record deficits in New Brunswick.
And internationally, voter data seizures, police database abuse, AI identity disputes, and even iPhone security features are raising urgent questions about how personal information is protected — or misused.
At the time of posting, Bill C-4 remains before a Senate committee. It is not too late to make your voice heard. We’ll bring you more next week — and you can find more details in the show notes below.
Also available through: PodBean, Apple iTunes, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, ListenNotes, Podchaser, Boomplay.
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
FIPA Bill C-4 Part 4
- Bill C-4 Dashboard
- 20260218 The Standing Senate LCJC REPORT
- 20260212 FIPA Presentation to Senate LCJC
- 202402 FIPA Commentary – Bill C-4 Special Edition
CDN Access to Information Stories
- Israeli military says more than 1,500 Canadians were serving in its ranks last year
- How Many People Are Overdosing at BC’s Hospitals?
- Major meeting on Terrapure
- The Eastern Door – https://easterndoor.com/article/major-meeting-on-terrapure
- Kaslo council, January 27: Winter in the Forest coming up on Family Day
- The Valley Voice – https://valleyvoice.ca/
- Group calls for region to drop Wilmot land group, pointing to a list of problems
- N.B. deficit grows to record-setting $1.3 billion
- CHCO TV The Courier – https://chco.tv/n-b-deficit-grows-to-record-setting-1-3-billion/
- Grassroots wave reshaping local politics in Rural Manitoba
CDN Privacy
- Vacation bound? Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers shares essential tips to protect your home and safety
- The Ridgetown Independent News – https://ridgetownnews.com/index.html
- Toronto’s Project South charges point to systemic issues beyond police corruption
- Third recall petition against Alberta politicians comes up short, another withdrawn
US Issues
- NAACP asks judge to protect against ‘misuse’ of voter data seized by FBI in Georgia’s Fulton County
- 4 indicted after Minneapolis clashes, including a woman accused of biting off an officer’s fingertip
- Actor takes legal action to stop Albania’s government from using her image for ‘AI minister’
- Florida man indicted for supplying banned drugs in case involving US sprinter Marvin Bracy-Williams
- One Tech Tip: All you need to know about the iPhone’s Lockdown Mode
FIPA Updates
- FIPA at VIPSS 2026
- Access and Privacy Online in the Classroom