Hard to prove harm: Google wins lawsuit over facial recognition
As new privacy laws attempt to address the different ways that companies collect, store and use biometric data, it’s also important to keep an eye on how the courts are…
Danica Sergison
Danica is a Canadian lawyer, online community manager, and tech enthusiast. She writes about the law, privacy and the intersections between tech and social issues. Twitter: @DanicaSergison
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Australia passes controversial encryption law, raising serious privacy and legal concerns
On Thursday, the Australian government passed a controversial new law that would allow law enforcement and government agencies to demand access to encrypted communications. Under the new legislation, companies who…
Data breach laws: would you know if your personal information was compromised?
If your personal information was involved in a data breach, would you know? While it's unfortunately become the norm to see data breaches announced in the headline, it's not always…
The USMCA, international trade and your digital rights
After months of negotiations and significant political tension, the United States, Canada and Mexico announced a new trade agreement earlier this week. The "new NAFTA" will be known as the…
Privacy risks for customers and workers in the gig economy
In the modern “gig economy”, workers and customers frequently rely on websites and phone apps to schedule, track and evaluate services. The data gathered and shared through these platforms can…
Behavioral biometrics: Websites and apps are learning from how you type, hold your phone, and use your mouse
How often do you hold your phone in your left hand? How big are your hands? Do your hands shake when you type or move a mouse? If your pointer…
5 tips for helping children think critically about privacy
Navigating our increasingly connected digital world can be difficult for the privacy-conscious parent. There are many decisions to make about how children engage safely and protect their privacy online, including…
Smart cities raise important questions about our privacy rights at home and on the streets where we live
In the era of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, our municipalities have an increasing array of tools available to make the places where we live smarter and safer.…
When the threat is in your home: Online privacy, security and domestic violence
As digital citizens, we often think about how to secure our internet activity and communications from external sources, including Internet Service Providers, governments, and malicious hackers. For some, including journalists…
Trading more than horses: Threats to privacy, net neutrality in international trade negotiations
When we're discussing the internet, it's not surprising that legislation and policy can have an impact that extends far beyond one country's borders. While many of us are aware of…