November 24, 2023 Privacy Tech-Know blog: Unlocking the secrets of quantum computing and the future of encryption Encryption has been keeping important information secure for thousands of years – some of the earliest examples can be found in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. And, while encryption can protect data that is held on computers, advancements in quantum
Privacy Commissioner initiates investigations into breach impacting federal government personnel who used relocation services The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has decided to launch investigations into a cyberattack that has resulted in a breach affecting the personal information of federal government personnel who used government-contracted relocation services over the past 24 years. The breach involves personal
Privacy Commissioner highlights importance of protecting children’s privacy in appearance before Parliament Ottawa, ON, October 25, 2023 – Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne emphasized the importance of ensuring that children can navigate the online world without risk to their fundamental right to privacy during an appearance before Parliament today. “Children have a right to be children
Commissioner to appear before Parliamentary committee to discuss annual report on privacy and study on social media platforms and foreign entities Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne will appear today before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics (ETHI) on two matters: his Office’s 2022-23 annual report; and the
October 24, 2023 Privacy Tech-Know blog: Computing while blindfolded — Lifting the veil on homomorphic encryption The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has published a new Tech-Know blog post which continues our series on privacy-enhancing technologies. In a previous post, we discussed differential privacy and federated learning. In another, we analyzed the pros
