Access and Privacy Online

By Freedom of Information and Privacy Association (FIPA)

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December 11, 2024Commentary: Alberta Protection of Privacy Act & Access to Information Act
Alberta sees Bill 33 Protection of Privacy Act and Bill 34 Access to Information Act are the law of the province.
In this week's Commentary, we’re joined by FIPA President Mike Larsen and Sam Delechanto of Fasken LLP to dive a little deeper and review these consequential changes.
FIPA Commentary (November 27, 2024): https://fipanews.podbean.com/e/albertas-privacy-legislation-overhaul-implications-and-concerns/
Alberta privacy commissioner raises concerns over government bills: https://fipa.bc.ca/alberta-privacy-commissioner-raises-concerns-over-government-bills/
Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner calls for changes to new proposed public sector access and privacy legislation for Alberta: https://oipc.ab.ca/alberta-information-and-privacy-commissioner-calls-for-changes-to-new-proposed-public-sector-access-and-privacy-legislation-for-alberta/
'A number of concerns': Alberta privacy commissioner calls for overhaul of proposed access to information laws: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/alberta-privacy-commissioner-access-to-information-overhaul
Bill 33 Protection of Privacy Act | Bill: https://docs.assembly.ab.ca/LADDAR_files/docs/bills/bill/legislature_31/session_1/20230530_bill-033.pdf | Amendment: https://docs.assembly.ab.ca/LADDAR_files/docs/bills/bill/legislature_31/session_1/20230530_am-033-A2.pdf
Bill 34 Access to Information Act | Bill: https://docs.assembly.ab.ca/LADDAR_files/docs/bills/bill/legislature_31/session_1/20230530_bill-034.pdf | Amendment: https://docs.assembly.ab.ca/LADDAR_files/docs/bills/bill/legislature_31/session_1/20230530_am-034-A2.pdf
OIPC Letter to Minister Glubish regarding Bill-33: https://oipc.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241120-Letter-to-Minister-Glubish-regarding-Bill-33-the-Protection-of-Privacy-Act-OIPC-comments-and-recommendations_Final-Unsigned.pdf
OIPC Letter to Minister Nally regarding Bill-34: https://oipc.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241120-Letter-to-Minister-Nally-regarding-Bill-34-the-Access-to-Information-Act-OIPC-comments-and-recommendations_Final-Unsigned.pdf
Intersecting Story: Willow Creek MD calls out deadbeat tax evaders: https://fipa.bc.ca/willow-creek-md-calls-out-deadbeat-tax-evaders/
Claresholm Local Press - https://claresholmlocalpress.ca/
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Access and Privacy Commentary: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-commentary/
Access and Privacy Online: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-online/
News stories through the Canadian Press and Feedly.
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December 07, 2024News Summary December 7th, 2024
Coming up in your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, December 7th.
There’s a major privacy breach in Saskatchewan with stories from the Local Journalism Initiative across Canada.
We’ll take a look at stories from the United States and internationally that include big impacts on access to information and privacy.
And we’ll wrap this week's episode with a discussion and review of Bill 33 Protection of Privacy Act and Bill 34 Access to Information Act in Alberta as it moves towards Royal Assent and becoming the law of the province.
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Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/20241207-access-and-privacy-online/
Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2024-season-episode-49/
Our Contributors:
Writing: Shaun Fisk | Production: Patrick Farnsworth | Music: Breakmaster Cylinder
Access and Privacy Online: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-online/
News stories through the Canadian Press and Feedly.
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12min
December 04, 2024Commentary: RCMP Body Cams and Police Monitoring
Bodycams are being deployed by RCMP in numerous detachments across Canada. In this week's Commentary, we talk with FIPA president Mike Larsen and Dr. Brenda McPhail at McMaster University to provide a deeper dive on the security and privacy implications.
Brenda McPhail is Executive Director Master of Public Policy in Digital Society, McMasters University
Mike Larsen is FIPA President and Professor of Criminology, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Sources:
Yellowknife RCMP rolls out body-worn cameras
https://fipa.bc.ca/yellowknife-rcmp-rolls-out-body-worn-cameras/
NWT News/North - https://www.nnsl.com/home/yellowknife-rcmp-rolls-out-body-worn-cameras-today-7657964
Whitehorse RCMP officers to start wearing body-worn cameras
https://fipa.bc.ca/whitehorse-rcmp-officers-to-start-wearing-body-worn-cameras/
Yukon News - https://www.yukon-news.com/news/whitehorse-rcmp-officers-to-start-wearing-body-worn-cameras-7664926
Manitoba RCMP to wear body cameras for ‘accountability and transparency’
https://fipa.bc.ca/manitoba-rcmp-to-wear-body-cameras-for-accountability-and-transparency/
Winnipeg Sun - https://winnipegsun.com/news/provincial/manitoba-rcmp-to-wear-body-cameras-for-accountability-and-transparency
Manitoba RCMP introducing body cams
https://fipa.bc.ca/manitoba-rcmp-introducing-body-cams/
Niverville Citizen - https://nivervillecitizen.com/index.php/news/local/manitoba-rcmp-introducing-body-cams

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Access and Privacy Commentary: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-commentary/
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40min
November 30, 2024News Summary November 30th, 2024
Coming up in your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, November 30th.
In a story that has to be read to be believed, while fall means hunting season in Canada, it looks like wildlife are just the latest distribution method in gorilla marketing by scammers to capture your personal information.
We’ll bring you Canadian and Associated Press stories along with Local Journalism reports from across Canada and around the world.
Plus, bodycams are being deployed by RCMP in numerous detachments across Canada. We’ll talk with FIPA president Mike Larsen and Dr. Brenda McPhail at McMaster University, to provide a deeper dive on the security and privacy implications.
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Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/20241130-access-and-privacy-online
Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2024-season-episode-48/
Our Contributors:
Writing: Shaun Fisk | Production: Patrick Farnsworth | Music: Breakmaster Cylinder
Access and Privacy Online: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-online/
News stories through the Canadian Press and Feedly.
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22min
November 27, 2024 Commentary: Alberta's Privacy Legislation Overhaul Implications and Concerns
In this week's Commentary, with the Alberta Commissioner raising alarm bells, FIPA President Mike Larsen weighs in on Alberta’s proposed privacy laws and their potential ripple effects across Canada.
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Access and Privacy Commentary: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-commentary/
Access and Privacy Online: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-online/
News stories through the Canadian Press and Feedly.
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24min
November 23, 2024News Summary November 23rd, 2024
Coming up in your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, November 23rd.
Nova Scotia is heading into the final week of its election.
A troubling delay in transparency measures at a small-town council sparks debate in Ontario.
AI could revolutionize emergency responses but comes with serious ethical risks—what does this mean for privacy in high-stakes situations?
And, with the Alberta Commissioner raising alarm bells, FIPA President Mike Larsen weighs in on Alberta’s proposed privacy laws and their potential ripple effects across Canada.
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Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/20241123-access-and-privacy-online/
Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2024-season-episode-47/
Our Contributors:
Writing: Shaun Fisk | Production: Patrick Farnsworth | Music: Breakmaster Cylinder
Access and Privacy Online: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-online/
News stories through the Canadian Press and Feedly.
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38min
November 15, 2024 Brief Update: Taking a Break for Planning
This week, the team is taking a short break from delivering news and commentary.
The pause is for planning purposes, ensuring that we continue to bring you insightful stories in the information field that impact you.
We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to return next week for our latest updates. Stay safe and stay informed!

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November 13, 2024 Commentary: Did BC Conservatives Breach Voters’ Privacy?
In this week's Commentary, we’re joined by Mike Larsen to discuss a Tyee opinion piece focused on concerns FIPA raised in the 2024 BC election.
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Access and Privacy Commentary: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-commentary/
Access and Privacy Online: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-online/
News stories through the Canadian Press and Feedly
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16min
November 09, 2024 News Summary November 9th, 2024
Coming up in your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, November 9th.
Election season continues. We’ll cover the latest from the US, where data security, voter privacy, and the influence of big money are front and center. Plus, we’ll look at the Access and Privacy issues coming up in Nova Scotia’s provincial election here in Canada.
Plus, we’ll bring you all the stories that hit our radar on access and privacy, including a major shift in Alberta, where legislative changes propose an overhaul of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act impacting everyone seeking information from public bodies in that Province.
Be sure to stay to the end for our commentary on the BC election fallout that includes the BC Conservative Party, facing allegations of mishandling voter data, sparking concerns around political accountability and privacy protection in the province.
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Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/20241109-access-and-privacy-online/
Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2024-season-episode-45/
Our Contributors:
Writing: Shaun Fisk | Production: Patrick Farnsworth | Music: Breakmaster Cylinder
Access and Privacy Online: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-online/
News stories through the Canadian Press and Feedly
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29min
November 06, 2024Commentary: 2024 Election Survey Review
This week's commentary is a special discussion with the FIPA staff group to review the Election Survey responses and see what we learned in Saskatchewan, British Columbia and New Brunswick after considering the responses and election results.
2024 Election Questionnaires: https://fipa.bc.ca/2024-election-questionnaires/
British Columbia: https://fipa.bc.ca/2024-election-questionnaire-bc/
New Brunswick: https://fipa.bc.ca/2024-election-questionnaire-nb/
Saskatchewan: https://fipa.bc.ca/2024-election-questionnaire-sk/
Nova Scotia: https://fipa.bc.ca/2024-election-questionnaire-ns/
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42min

FAQs about Access and Privacy Online:

How many episodes does Access and Privacy Online have?

The podcast currently has 150 episodes available.