Completed projects from the OPC’s Contributions Program’s 2022-2023 cycle explore the impact of privacy issues on diverse groups

Summary:

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada's 2022-2023 Contributions Program cycle has concluded, with researchers exploring various privacy issues affecting diverse groups. Notable projects include studying the Amazon Ring doorbell's data collection and sharing practices, applying privacy law to First Nations communities, and examining technologies used in intimate partner abuse. Additionally, funded projects investigated the experiences of persons with disabilities related to consent and privacy, and public perceptions of facial recognition technology. These research initiatives aim to generate new knowledge and approaches to help organizations protect personal information and empower Canadians to make informed privacy decisions.