OPC funds research projects related to children’s privacy, and the impact of technology on privacy August 30, 2024 Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne today announced the research projects that will be funded under the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)’s 2024-2025 Contributions Program. The selected research projects will explore issues such as
Privacy Commissioner of Canada signs information-sharing and enforcement cooperation agreement with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission August 28, 2024 The Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Philippe Dufresne, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to strengthen information sharing and enforcement cooperation between the two regulators. In today’s digital age
Privacy Commissioner launches investigation into Ticketmaster breach GATINEAU, QC, July 31, 2024 - The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster Canada following a cybersecurity incident that impacted the personal information of millions of individuals worldwide. Ticketmaster’s parent company, Live Nation Entertainment Inc., is a U.S.-based ticket sales and distribution company with
Privacy Sweep finds majority of apps and websites use deceptive design to influence privacy choices, including sites targeting children GATINEAU, QC, July 9, 2024 – The Privacy Commissioner of Canada, along with 25 privacy enforcement authorities from across Canada and around the world, is today issuing findings following a sweep conducted earlier this year of more than 1,000
OPC submission on Alberta’s review of the Personal Information Protection Act June 28, 2024 Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne has provided feedback to the Alberta Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship on its review of the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). In his submission, Commissioner Dufresne discussed how the interoperability of privacy laws, both
