In a decision with broader implications for online privacy, a judge has ruled not to force the identification of anonymous bloggers who wrote critical web posts about former Aurora mayor Phyllis Morris.
B.C. Privacy Commissioner Investigates B.C. Hydro Smart Meters
British Columbia’s Privacy Commissioner is investigating BC Hydro’s Smart Metering Program to ensure that it complies with the province’s privacy law.
Mental Health Privacy Given Weight in Ontario
It took nine years of pleading, lobbying and negotiating, but the breakthrough has finally come. The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police has unveiled province-wide guidelines on the disclosure of sensitive information about a person’s mental health.
Durham Region Residents Commence Class Action over Unencrypted USB Key
Around 80,000 people are seeking $40 million in compensation for the loss of their data on an unencrypted USB flash drive by Ontario’s Durham Region.