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"Give me RealPrivacy NOT Privacy Theatre," says Commissioner Cavoukian: January 27 Symposium brings together thought leaders for International Privacy Day

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2012 – Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, is holding a public Symposium, Beware of "Surveillance by Design:" Standing Up for Freedom and Privacy, to raise awareness of the serious privacy implications of online surveillance and proposed federal "lawful access" legislation.

It's NOT "just a number!" Commissioner Cavoukian warns of the ease of data linkages in an increasingly online world

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2012 – Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner, Dr. Ann Cavoukian, says that people's perceptions of their privacy and anonymity online fall far short of reality. In fact, technology has evolved to the point that the seemingly unrelated pieces of information that people share about themselves online, may now be linked together, to create a detailed profile of an individual.

Commissioner Cavoukian to hold public Symposium on Jan. 27 - Beware of "Surveillance by Design:" Standing Up for Freedom and Privacy

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2012 - To commemorate International Privacy Day, Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, is holding a public Symposium to raise awareness of the privacy implications of online surveillance and proposed federal "lawful access" legislation.

Event: Beware of “Surveillance by Design:” Standing Up for Freedom and Privacy

Website: www.RealPrivacy.ca

Commissioner Cavoukian launches Symposium and www.RealPrivacy.ca to raise awareness: Beware of "Surveillance by Design:" Standing Up for Freedom and Privacy

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

TORONTO, Jan. 12, 2012 - The expected re-introduction of federal "lawful access" bills in Parliament, if passed in their original form, would provide police with much greater ability to access and track information about identifiable individuals via the communications technologies that we use every day, such as the Internet, smart phones, and other mobile devices, at times, without a warrant or any judicial authorization.

Event: Beware of “Surveillance by Design:” Standing Up for Freedom and Privacy
Website: www.RealPrivacy.ca

“Tap 'n Go” Technologies – Now is the time to embed PbD

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Commissioner Cavoukian launches new paper at Internet Conference

TORONTO – Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, Dr. Ann Cavoukian has released a new white paper entitled, “Mobile Near Field Communications (NFC) “Tap 'n Go” – Keep it Secure and Private,” at an Ottawa Conference on “The Future of the Internet: Opportunities & Challenges of Web 3.0.”

Nokia was also a major contributor to this paper, which illustrates NFC’s capabilities with four smartphone use case scenarios, investigates privacy and security risks, and offers practical “Privacy by Design” solutions to protect privacy, empower consumers, and build trust in the mobile ecosystem.

Paper: Mobile Near Field Communications (NFC) “Tap 'n Go” – Keep it Secure and Private

Ontario’s Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian Named as one of the Top 25 Women of Influence

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

TORONTO – Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, was honoured today by Women of Influence Inc. with an award marking her selection as one of Canada’s most influential women.

This announcement follows in the footsteps of Commissioner Cavoukian’s award in 2007 from the Women’s Executive Network as one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada. Cited as a “Trailblazer and Trendsetter,” the Commissioner was lauded for her proactive and innovative work in the protection of privacy.

“Take Control of Your Privacy,” — Commissioner Cavoukian Urges Students as IPC Launches New Grade 11/12 Teacher Resource Guide

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

TORONTO – In the spirit of supporting student awareness about privacy protection and the importance of open government, Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC), has just launched a new Resource Guide for Grade 11/12 Teachers.

Consistent with course profiles funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education, the comprehensive new guide is designed to engage students’ interest and stimulate group discussion on a variety of timely topics including freedom of information, individual rights, teens’ “online brand” and social networks.

“Privacy by ReDesign” — a new Ontario solution, headlines at international privacy conference

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

TORONTO — Data Protection Authorities and Privacy Commissioners from across the globe will learn today about Privacy by ReDesign — an innovative new extension of Privacy by Design (PbD) — which embeds privacy into existing mature and legacy systems.

Commissioner Cavoukian Issues Open Letter on the Privacy Implications of Federal Government’s Expansive Surveillance Proposal

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

TORONTO, October 31, 2011 – Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner, today issued an open letter warning the federal government of the serious implications of proposed “lawful access” legislation. The letter is addressed to Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Rob Nicholson.

Commissioner Cavoukian Orders Cancer Care Ontario to Stop Sending Screening Reports to Physicians in Paper Format: More Secure Method Required

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

(Order HO-011)