Podcasts about privacy commissioner

Project Ontario is a grassroots organization calling on the Ontario government to adopt more fiscally conservative policies. But how does their charge stand up against Premier Doug Ford's three majority governments? Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss what conservatives are saying. A new report from the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario revealed that Doug Ford's staff members were using code words to talk about the Greenbelt deal. Steve and John Michael discuss the revelations and the connection to Ford's comments on First Nations relationships surrounding Bill 5. The Toronto Transit Commission has been given the keys to the Eglinton Light Rail Transit line, so does that mean an opening date is in sight? Steve and JMM discuss why people still need to hold their horses as the line heads into a long period of stress testing. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-how-the-1985-election-changed-ontario-politics-forever JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-could-ontarios-recycling-changes-leave-cities-holding-the-bag Credit: T-shirt image of Frank Miller - Anthony Miles/King's Printer for Ontario/wikipedia.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foodstuffs is hoping to bring retail crime down after a successful trial of live facial recognition technology. The Privacy Commissioner has deemed Foodstuffs North Island's trial compliant with the Privacy Act, and effective in reducing harm. But his report states there's more work to do. General Counsel for Foodstuffs North Island, Julian Benefield, says retail crime has put staff at risk - and the company's hoping to change that. "Our trial has been a success, it found that technology was effective in reducing harm. Our independent evaluator found a 16 percent reduction in serious harm incidents across the trial period - and over 100 serious incidents avoided." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour Minister Stuart Nash and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government wants state owned enterprises to pick up its game - or else? Chris Luxon has ruled out asset sales this term, but do we think they're on the horizon? The Privacy Commissioner has given the thumbs up to Foodstuffs' facial recognition software. Would we mind if this technology was rolled out nation-wide? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am really torn. Because when it comes to facial recognition technology, I've always been of the view that if you're not doing anything wrong, there's nothing to worry about. But, at the risk of sounding like I'm going a bit “civil liberties” on it, I'm starting to change my tune a bit. Which I'll admit is a bit weird considering the Privacy Commissioner has announced that he's all good with the facial recognition trial that Foodstuffs supermarkets have been doing in the North Island. But what's making me feel uneasy is the potential for this tick of approval from the Privacy Commissioner to be seen as a licence for anyone and everyone to use facial recognition however they want. Because there's an outfit in Christchurch —which isn't a supermarket— using facial recognition technology right now. Which shows why the Privacy Commissioner is also saying that, as well as the Foodstuffs trial being all good, we need to tread carefully with how this technology is used. He's not saying it outright, but I think we're on a slippery slope if we don't make sure there are better legal safeguards in place to make sure businesses and organisations —and individuals too possibly— don't start using facial recognition however and wherever they want. So that we don't look up in two years' time and realise that we've got a runaway train on our hands. Which is why I don't think Michael Webster giving his tick of approval for what Foodstuffs North Island has been doing —saying that it complies with the Privacy Act— is the be-all and end-all. I know you would think that it might reassure me that I've been on the right track thinking that only people breaking the law need to be worried about facial recognition technology. But I'm not so sure. Because it's not just supermarkets in the North Island giving facial recognition a go. The Richmond Club, in Christchurch, is also using it. I've seen a photo of a poster on the wall at the Richmond Club telling users of its pokie machines that it's trialling facial recognition software to help it keep an eye on problem gamblers. The sign says: “The Richmond Club is currently trialling facial recognition software - however, this is only in the gaming room.” The poster says: “Such footage is used in conjunction with our CCTV surveillance cameras and other publicly-available sources of imagery to assist in identifying individuals for a variety of reasons.” And it goes on to say that it's all about identifying problem gamblers and that all footage is destroyed when someone who has been playing the machines leaves the room. The person who sent me this photo said they spoke to half of the people in the gaming room at the time and none of them were aware that facial recognition was being used, despite the sign on the wall. And they didn't like the sound of it. Which I can understand. Because using pokie machines isn't illegal. Even though I can't stand pokie machines, they're not illegal. Just like having a gambling problem isn't illegal. Stealing stuff from a supermarket is illegal, but going and playing the pokies on a Saturday afternoon isn't. Yes, the Richmond Club is legally obliged to look out for problem gamblers, but does it need facial recognition to do that? There's no doubt it's probably very useful, but I reckon the club could easily look out for people without facial recognition. And I would, generally, say that using facial recognition to track people doing anything that isn't illegal, is not what it should be used for. I heard the Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster saying this morning that people are, generally, happy for it to be used to try and stop crime. But at the same time, people are concerned about it being misused. He referred to a survey his office did which found that two thirds of people are happy to see increased use of facial recognition if it reduces theft and enhances personal safety. But it also found that 49% of people are concerned or very concerned about facial recognition technology being mis-used. These survey findings also said that 64% of people are concerned about not being told about or agreeing to the use of facial recognition technology. So the Richmond Club in Christchurch is ticking the box on that front, with the poster on the wall telling people that it's trialling facial recognition in the gaming room. But I think we're in real danger of this technology being used in ways that most of us would consider to be over the top. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foodstuffs is hoping to bring retail crime down after a successful trial of live facial recognition technology. The Privacy Commissioner has deemed Foodstuffs North Island's trial compliant with the Privacy Act, and effective in reducing harm. But his report states there's more work to do. General Counsel for Foodstuffs North Island, Julian Benefield, says retail crime has put staff at risk - and the company's hoping to change that. "Our trial has been a success, it found that technology was effective in reducing harm. Our independent evaluator found a 16 percent reduction in serious harm incidents across the trial period - and over 100 serious incidents avoided." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Privacy Commissioner says facial recognition technology in North Island supermarkets has potential safety benefits, despite raising significant privacy concerns. Commissioner Michael Webster spoke to Corin Dann.

In today's episode, according to results out on Wednesday morning, the left bloc would have enough support to govern, the Privacy Commissioner says facial recognition technology in North Island supermarkets has potential safety benefits, despite raising significant privacy concerns, after a shareholders meeting on Tuesday media company NZME - which owns the New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB - has a revamped board and an historic ship at the Paihia waterfront in Northland has been 90 percent destroyed by fire.

Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial might have the tick of approval overall, but there's still work to do. The Privacy Commission's ruled the trial was compliant with the Privacy Act and was successful in reducing harmful behaviour. But Commissioner Michael Webster told Mike Hosking they're recommending Foodstuffs keep systems updated and review impacts of skin tone on identification accuracy. Webster says there are still concerns over technical bias issues due to the software coming from overseas. It's also made recommendations for other interested businesses. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Episode 87, we tell you about Toronto's new bubble zone bylaw (a.k.a. protest ban), we discuss whether police can use Clearview AI facial recognition technology without violating privacy rights, and we update you on our latest win for free speech in Whitehorse, Yukon. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: CCF to drop lawsuit after Whitehorse amends speech-restricting Civility Policy (CCF)Some protests in Toronto are crossing lines. We shouldn't let city staff decide where those lines are (Toronto Star)Carson Jerema: The Governor General just undermined the King of Canada (National Post)Clearview AI Inc. v Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia (CanLii)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

Provide your feedback here. Anonymously send me a text message. In this episode, Mike highlights two topics:1. The King delivering the Speech from the Throne. 2. 2024-2025 Public Opinion Research on Privacy Issues.Find out what the King said about hiring more RCMP officers and what a survey prepared for the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada said about people trusting law enforcement with their private information. Thanks for listening! Feedback welcome at legalissuesinpolicing@gmail.com

Here's a question for your Monday morning. If somebody came up to you on the street and asked for DOB, next of kin, phone number, personal address, your interests, sports and hobbies.... what would you say? Bugger off. Why do you want all that? What will you do with it? Do you need it? and yet, when some random business asks you this stuff while you're buying shampoo or a computer mouse on the internet, we happily give it away, hand it over, pay for our loot (using a credit card number and password, then promptly think nothing more of it. The reason we do this is because we're asked to do it. And we often don't have much choice. If you don't answer those pesky questions with the asterisk on them.... you can't get the thing that yo want. Even if you've paid. Privacy Commissioner has a new survey out. Survey says F-off, basically. Two-thirds say protecting their personal information now a major concern in their lives (yes, major. Presumably up there with death and a mortgage) 80% say they want more control over it. Honestly, why does my hairdresser need to know my date of birth when I'm booking an appointment? Does it tell them how thin my hair might be at a certain age? Do they need my address to ship my cut hair back to me after its swept off the floor? Do they need my surname because it may denote frailty in my follicles passed down through generations? No. It's because they can ask for it. So, they do. They make money off, presumably. Honestly, my online supermarket and electricity provider know more intimate details about me than some of the ex's. We regularly reveal more personal details to Countdown than we would a first date! Companies here can basically ask you anything. You often have to answer. They must take reasonable steps to keep keeping it secret. Then along comes the hackers. Then it's all out the window. The EU has strict rules... Business must give you option to reject cookies. Informed consent. Only ask for stuff related to what you're buying or doing. AND you have the right to change or delete the info companies hold open you. You could avoid the internet altogether but that train's sort of left the station. So, can I suggest a question for businesses? Could you please stop asking us so many damned irrelevant and annoying questions? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a question for your Monday morning. If somebody came up to you on the street and asked for DOB, next of kin, phone number, personal address, your interests, sports and hobbies.... what would you say? Bugger off. Why do you want all that? What will you do with it? Do you need it? and yet, when some random business asks you this stuff while you're buying shampoo or a computer mouse on the internet, we happily give it away, hand it over, pay for our loot (using a credit card number and password, then promptly think nothing more of it. The reason we do this is because we're asked to do it. And we often don't have much choice. If you don't answer those pesky questions with the asterisk on them.... you can't get the thing that yo want. Even if you've paid. Privacy Commissioner has a new survey out. Survey says F-off, basically. Two-thirds say protecting their personal information now a major concern in their lives (yes, major. Presumably up there with death and a mortgage) 80% say they want more control over it. Honestly, why does my hairdresser need to know my date of birth when I'm booking an appointment? Does it tell them how thin my hair might be at a certain age? Do they need my address to ship my cut hair back to me after its swept off the floor? Do they need my surname because it may denote frailty in my follicles passed down through generations? No. It's because they can ask for it. So, they do. They make money off, presumably. Honestly, my online supermarket and electricity provider know more intimate details about me than some of the ex's. We regularly reveal more personal details to Countdown than we would a first date! Companies here can basically ask you anything. You often have to answer. They must take reasonable steps to keep keeping it secret. Then along comes the hackers. Then it's all out the window. The EU has strict rules... Business must give you option to reject cookies. Informed consent. Only ask for stuff related to what you're buying or doing. AND you have the right to change or delete the info companies hold open you. You could avoid the internet altogether but that train's sort of left the station. So, can I suggest a question for businesses? Could you please stop asking us so many damned irrelevant and annoying questions? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost 2 years ago we did a deep dive on the Western Standard and where they get their funding from, despite claims they accept no government funding whatsoever.As we finally got our FOIP results back after involvement from the office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, this is a follow up on the 100's of thousands of taxpayer dollars that the Western Standard has recieved from Danielle Smith's government!And on that note...If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

Sabrina Nanji from Queen's Park Observer joins for party for Two to discuss the top stories of the day. Ann Cavoukian, former Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner discusses the woman whose conversation in a Lyft was recorded, transcribed, and texted to her. It's Telescopic Tuesday! Dan Riskin joins the show to talk science! Then, Conservative MPs invested in Mark Carney's former company, Brookfield Asset Management.

 More body cameras for Loblaws staff: a security measure or threat to privacy? GUEST: Ann Cavoukian, former 3-term Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, and Executive Director at Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre The road to the federal election: who's on top? GUEST: Max Cameron, Professor at UBC's Department of Political Science Will Poilievre's proposed GST cut bring relief to homebuyers? GUEST: Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant Canada's Song: a tribute by Glass Tiger's Alan Frew GUEST: Alan Frew, lead singer of Glass Tiger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest ACNC Charity Chat podcast, Australia's Privacy Commissioner, Carly Kind and ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward AM discuss simple steps that charities and not-for-profit organisations can take to protect sensitive data. Ms Kind says effective data management is crucial in maintaining public trust individual charities and the sector. ‘Even the most well-resourced entities are not immune to cyber-attacks,' she says. Ms Woodward says charities need to be proactive. 'Charities must store information securely,' she says. ‘Everyone should be aware of best practices for handling data.'

The province has been trying to change the way Freedom of Information works in this province. The outgoing privacy commissioner, Tricia Ralph chats about that, and the challenges facing her successor. 

The provincial government has been trying to change the way Freedom of Information works in this province. We spoke to outgoing privacy commissioner Tricia Ralph about that, and some of the challenges facing her successor.

Every time a Canadian sends an email, streams a video, or stores a file in the cloud, there's a good chance their data is taking an unnecessary detour through the United States. That was always a vulnerability but with the U.S. government spiraling into instability under Trump's MAGA administration, it's becoming an outright threat. Trump's erratic foreign policy, public hostility toward allies, and reckless trade aggression have turned global stability into a gamble. The U.S. is no longer behaving like a reliable partner; it's acting like a volatile power willing to weaponize tariffs, intelligence networks, and even border agreements to serve a hardline nationalist agenda. Canada's digital infrastructure, which remains dangerously dependent on U.S. routes and data centers, is now a weak point in a world where economic warfare and political intimidation are becoming routine. While other nations are fortifying their digital borders, Canada continues to rely on a country that, at any moment, could decide to use that access as leverage. This isn't just about privacy; it's about making sure Canada doesn't wake up one day to find its economy, security, and communications infrastructure caught in the crosshairs of an unstable neighbour. How U.S. Routing Betrays Canada Internet traffic doesn't follow borders, it follows the path of least resistance. For decades, Canadian telecom giants have relied on US routes to move data, citing cheaper bandwidth and existing infrastructure. However, this convenience comes at a steep cost: About 81% of Canadian internet traffic is routed through the US because of how these routes are set up. Once on American soil, data becomes subject to the Patriot Act, which grants US authorities sweeping powers to access, monitor, and even seize information stored by companies under their jurisdiction regardless of its origin. This means sensitive health records, financial transactions, and confidential corporate communications from Vancouver to St. John's could be intercepted by foreign agencies. Worse, Canada has no legal recourse to challenge these intrusions. The former Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Daniel Therrien, has asked the government to make more concrete efforts in this regard and asked that all Canadians should have a resource/easy remedy if their privacy rights are violated. This is the natural result of what's called "Boomerang routing." At least 25% of Canada's domestic internet data detours through MAGA land, meaning every fourth image, video, and email passes through American cyberspace. This is often due to business strategies by large domestic carriers like Bell and Telus. However, this dependency on US infrastructure poses risks to data security, weakens Canada's bargaining power, and highlights the need for stronger national network sovereignty?. Boomerang routing exposes Canadians to risks from NSA surveillance, especially for individuals labelled as "persons of interest" and for corporations handling sensitive data like intellectual property. Spying, Leverage, and Economic Control The risk to Canada, when its internet traffic is so heavily routed from the US and sits outside the domain of Canadian privacy laws during a major part of its transit, is multifaceted. Surveillance Overreach: The Patriot Act isn't theoretical. In 2013, Edward Snowden's leaks revealed that US agencies routinely collect bulk data crossing their networks. Canadian information is swept up in this dragnet, leaving citizens and businesses vulnerable to espionage. Geopolitical Leverage: With the rise of MAGA-aligned leadership in the US a movement openly skeptical of international alliances Canada's reliance on US digital highways becomes a strategic liability. Should tensions escalate, critical data flows could be throttled or weaponized in trade disputes. Economic Consequences: Every byte routed abroad weakens Canada's control over its digital economy. Startups hesitate to host data locally due to perceived inse...

On today's episode, the Privacy Commissioner will now investigate whether Census and Covid-19 vaccination data shared with Manurewa Marae was misused for election purposes, Russia and the US have concluded their first direct talks since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine 3 years ago, and Olympic high jump champion Hamish Kerr was named Sportsman of the Year, ahead of kayak cross Olympic gold medallist Finn Butcher, triathlete Hayden Wilde, footballer Chris Wood and the jockey James McDonald.

The Privacy Commissioner will now investigate whether Census and Covid-19 vaccination data shared with Manurewa Marae was misused for election purposes. Waipareira Trust and president of Te Pāti Māori John Tamihere spoke to Corin Dann.

Cybersecurity Today: North Korean Hacks, AI Memory Breach, and School Data Comprimise In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers a range of crucial topics in the cybersecurity landscape. North Korean hackers are using new social engineering tactics to infiltrate systems by posing as South Korean officials, while prompt injection attacks are compromising the long-term memory of Google's Gemini AI. Canada's Privacy Commissioner is investigating a significant data breach affecting students' personal information in PowerSchool, and the FBI's Operation Level Up is tackling cryptocurrency investment frauds, potentially saving victims millions. Get the latest insights and stay informed on how to protect yourself against these evolving threats. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:23 North Korean Hackers' New Tactics 02:35 Prompt Injection Attacks on AI 04:37 Canada's PowerSchool Data Breach 06:38 FBI's Operation Level Up 09:20 Conclusion and Upcoming AI Show

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 13th of February, there's potential reforms for both the fisheries and media sector – will either make an impact? Can you still buy KFC and rent a house? The Privacy Commissioner has new rules for what landlords can and can't look through bank accounts for. Kiwi golfer Ben Campbell has got a full-time gig with LIV Golf, and he joined to explain how it's currently running and whether the stigma still exists. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A reminder landlords aren't privy to the personal information of their tenants. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says many renters feel the need during the busy rental season to disclose more about themselves to secure a flat. He says it can be tempting for landlords to collect this information when considering applications. Webster says there's also been issues in the past of landlords black-listing tenants and sharing their information when they've had issues. But he told Mike Hosking there are processes to protect landlord's property through bond arrangements in rental agreements and the Tenancy Tribunal. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the unique challenges that come with managing cross-disciplinary teams? As Australia’s Privacy Commissioner, Carly Kind is a leading authority on the intersection of technology and human rights. She was also the director of the Ada Lovelace Institute, an organisation dedicated to ensuring data and AI are employed ethically. In this episode, Kind shares her insights into ''Silicon Valley bros", cross-disciplinary teams and the ethical use of tech. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW Diamond member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Students from Westboro Academy discuss what privacy means to them [00:52]Cynthia Khoo is a technology and human rights lawyer explains the privacy risks of facial recognition technology [3:37]Robert Fabes of The Ottawa Mission shares insights on the barriers people experiencing homelessness face and how to provide access to essential services while respecting their privacy and dignity [8:07] Dr. Devin Singh of Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children speaks about balancing the benefits and risks of the use of Artificial Intelligence technologies in health care [11:33]Priya Shastri, Director of Programs at WomanAct, provides insights from the front lines on information sharing, building trusting relationships with victims and survivors, and taking a collaborative, trauma informed approach to combatting Intimate Partner Violence [14:42]Commissioner Kosseim speaks with Shaun Sanderson, a mediator at the IPC, about how mediation works, what parties should do to prepare, and what they can expect to get out of the process. [17:07]Commissioner Kosseim shines a light on the innovative projects submitted by Ontario's public institutions as part of the IPC's Transparency Challenge 2.0. [21:24]Jeff Ward, CEO of Animikii, discusses the longstanding connection between technology and culture, and how incorporating Indigenous values and principles into the development of new technologies can empower communities. [29:25] Anthony Carabache, a staff officer in the Professional Development Department at the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association, sheds light on the opportunities and challenges for educators adopting technology in the classroom. [32:35]Commissioner Patricia Kosseim delves into significant health privacy cases of 2024 with her colleagues from the IPC. [36:20]Resources:Digital Privacy Charter for Ontario SchoolsPrivacy Pursuit! Lesson Plans (free IPC lesson plans to teach kids about privacy)Facial Recognition and Mugshot Databases: Guidance for Police in OntarioSharing Information in Situations Involving Intimate Partner Violence: Guidance for Professionals (IPC guidance)Code of Procedure for Appeals under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (IPC resource)IPC Transparency ShowcaseNiiwin data platform (Animikii)Privacy and Access in Public Sector Contracting with Third Party Service ProvidersResponding to a Health Privacy Breach: Guidelines for the Health SectorInfo Matters is a podcast about people, privacy, and access to information hosted by Patricia Kosseim, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario. We dive into conversations with people from all walks of life and hear stories about the access and privacy issues that matter most to them. If you enjoyed the podcast, leave us a rating or a review. Have an access to information or privacy topic you want to learn more about? Interested in being a guest on the show? Post @IPCinfoprivacy or email us at podcast@ipc.on.ca. --Des élèves de l'Académie Westboro nous disent ce que la vie privée signifie pour eux [00:52]Cynthia Khoo, avocate spécialisée en technologie et en droits de la personne, explique les risques de la technologie de reconnaissance faciale pour la vie privée [3:37]Robert Fabes de la Mission d'Ottawa nous parle des obstacles auxquels font face les personnes en situation d'itinérance et explique comment leur donner accès à des services essentiels tout en respectant leur vie privée et leur dignité [8:07]Le Dr Devin Singh du Hospital for Sick Children de Toronto explique comment mettre en balance les avantages et les risques des technologies de l'intelligence artificielle dans les soins de santé [11:33]Priya Shastri, directrice des programmes chez WomanAct, donne son point de vue sur l'échange de renseignements, l'établissement de relations de confiance avec les victimes et les survivants, et l'adoption d'une approche collaborative, tenant compte des traumatismes, pour lutter contre la violence conjugale [14:42]La commissaire Kosseim s'entretient avec Shaun Sanderson, médiatrice au CIPVP, sur le fonctionnement de la médiation, sur ce que les parties doivent faire pour se préparer et sur ce qu'elles peuvent attendre du processus [17:07]La commissaire Kosseim traite des projets novateurs que des institutions publiques ontariennes ont présentés dans le cadre du Défi de la transparence 2.0 du CIPVP [21:24]Jeff Ward, PDG d'Animikii, évoque le lien qui existe depuis longtemps entre la technologie et la culture, et explique comment l'intégration des valeurs et des principes autochtones dans le développement de nouvelles technologies peut permettre aux communautés de se prendre en charge[29:25] Anthony Carabache, du service de perfectionnement professionnel de l'Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association, jette un éclairage sur les avantages et les écueils des technologies pour les pédagogues qui les utilisent en classe [32:35]La commissaire Patricia Kosseim traite de dossiers marquants de 2024 en matière de protection de la vie privée dans le secteur de la santé avec ses collègues du CIPVP [36:20]RessourcesCharte de la protection de la vie privée numérique pour les écoles ontariennesPlans de leçons Ta vie privée : c'est à toi! (plans de leçons gratuits du CIPVP pour enseigner la vie privée aux enfants)La reconnaissance faciale et les bases de données de photos signalétiques : document d'orientation à l'intention des services de police de l'OntarioCommunication de renseignements en situation de violence conjugale : lignes directrices à l'intention des professionnels (document d'orientation du CIPVP)Code de procédure pour les appels interjetés en vertu de la Loi sur l'accès à l'information et la protection de la vie privée et la Loi sur l'accès à l'information municipale et la protection de la vie privée(ressource du CIPVP)Vitrine de la transparence du CIPVPPlateforme de données Niiwin (Animikii)La protection de la vie privée et l'accès à l'information dans les contrats du secteur public avec des fournisseurs externesLignes directrices sur les interventions en cas d'atteinte à la vie privée dans le secteur de la santéL'info, ça compte est un balado sur les gens, la protection de la vie privée et l'accès à l'information animé par Patricia Kosseim, commissaire à l'information et à la protection de la vie privée de l'Ontario. Avec des invités de tous les milieux, nous parlons des questions qui les intéressent le plus sur la protection de la vie privée et l'accès à l'information. Si vous avez aimé cet épisode, laissez-nous une note ou un commentaire.Vous aimeriez en savoir plus sur un sujet lié à l'accès à l'information ou à la protection de la vie privée? Vous aimeriez être invité à notre balado? Envoyez-nous un message à @cipvp_ontario ou un courriel à podcast@ipc.on.ca.  The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the IPC does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this podcast, and information from this podcast should not be used or reproduced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. None of the information, opinions and recommendations presented in this podcast bind the IPC's Tribunal that may be called upon to independently investigate and decide upon an individual complaint or appeal based on the specific facts and unique circumstances of a given case.

As a tenant, how do you know all the info your landlord collects is kept private?  What do they do with all that information?  What if there is a privacy breach and my info is compromised?  In today's episode I review the detailed email the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada provided with you.  There is an amazing amount of information for both tenants and landlords, including the Privacy Commissioner's ruling on security cameras in common areas AND "bad tenant lists".  Join me today for an amazing introduction into the privacy involved in rentals!

When Bunnings started to use facial recognition technology to check on who was in its stores, without the consent of customers, it raised alarm bells. It says the face scans were deleted within one second and the tech helped to make stores safer, by identifying thieves or people who've been violent. But at what cost? The hardware giant has now been found to have breached Australians' privacy.  Today, tech reporter Ange Lavoipierre on what Bunnings was up to, how the technology works and whether it's something to be wary of. She says the technology was used in 63 stores across Victoria and New South Wales over a three-year period. The Privacy Commissioner, Carly Kind, ruled that Bunnings' actions interfered with the privacy of potentially hundreds of thousands of customers. Ange Lavoipierre also discusses the broader implications of such surveillance technologies and the potential for misuse of biometric data.Featured: Ange Lavoipierre, ABC national technology reporterKey Topics:Facial recognition technologyPrivacy breach Retail surveillancePrivacy Commissioner Carly KindBiometric data misuseRetail security Consumer privacy rightsSurveillance technology

In this episode, Cam is again joined by Kaman Tsoi and, together, they continue the cross-examination of Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind. In this podcast, we talk about the role of the board, the OAIC's enforcement approach and the Cyber Security Strategy, including the Commissioner's view on the extortion demand ‘conundrum'. Commissioner Kind also offers some wise words on what it takes to be a good lawyer in the cyber space…courageous! Commissioner Kind is a very impressive individual. She brings a very pragmatic perspective to the role and her personality is coming through in the OAIC's approach and engagement. Thanks again for listening. This is Cross Examining Commissioner Kind, Part 2…here we go…

Send us a textOn this week of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth of Catawiki and Dr. K Royal along with esteemed co-host and colleague Ralph O'Brien bring you the day 2 of the #GPA (Global Privacy Assembly) in #Jersey. We feature open conversations with Eduardo Ustaren of Hogan Lovells; Shana Morgan, Global Head of Privacy & AI Legal Compliance, L3Harris Technologies; Alexander McD White, the inaugural Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda and Patricia Kosseim, Commissioner, Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC). And forgive us - sometimes the conversation space was a little too open, but we have fabulous podcast tools (Riverside, Descript, and Auphonics!) Tune in for some #livinglearninglaughing. If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and IG @seriousprivacy @podcastprivacy @euroPaulB @heartofprivacy and on Blue Sky under the same - Serious Privacy, EuroPaulB, and HeartofPrivacy - and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us! Proudly sponsored by TrustArc. Learn more about NymityAI at https://trustarc.com/nymityai-beta/ #heartofprivacy #europaulb #seriousprivacy #privacy #dataprotection #cybersecuritylaw #CPO #DPO #CISO

Managing director at Bunnings, Michael Schneider, has been left heartbroken by the footage which has emerged of workers being threatened with shotguns and knives. He also said the company is "incredibly disappointed" with the findings from the Privacy Commissioner and explained why they implemented the facial recognition technology, which has seen them breach privacy laws. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast series, we explore all things cyber, including the legal, regulatory and policy developments that impact corporates around the world. We look at the evolving cyber risk landscape, by speaking to those people who are on the frontline, protecting companies from cyber incidents and shaping the legal and regulatory environment. In this episode, Cam is joined by Kaman Tsoi, one of the country's most experienced and respected privacy lawyers. Together they cross-examine Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind. Commissioner Kind takes on her first role in the public sector (at the OAIC). She had a successful career working in human rights law with the UN (spending time in Geneva, New York and London) and then moved into privacy (and the intersection of human rights with technology). She has worked on strategic litigation and privacy policy advice. She is the founding director of the Ada Lovelace Foundation. In today's podcast we talk about the privacy reform agenda, the role of the regulator in strategic enforcement and the efficacy of the notifiable data breach regime. Commissioner Kind is an impressive individual, who brings a very practical approach to the role. Thanks again for listening. This is Cross Examining Commissioner Kind. Here we go…

This bonus episode of Dark Poutine is brought to you by MasterCard. In this special episode, we're exploring a growing threat hitting more close to home than ever—cybercrime. We've dived deep into all sorts of dark tales before, but this one is a bit different because it's happening right now, affecting people and businesses across Canada.   Sources: Mastercard Trust Centre | Cybersecurity Solutions for Every Business mastercard.ca/trust webcrunchers.com | Wayback Machine Elk Cloner John Draper Michael Calce Mafiaboy's story points to Net weaknesses Meet Mafiaboy, The 'Bratty Kid' Who Took Down The Internet 'Mafiaboy' breaks silence, paints 'portrait of a hacker' | CNN A Q&A with MafiaBoy Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada | FinTRAC Cyber attacks in Canada | Konbriefing.com Why Canada has so many cyberattacks—and why we're all at risk | MacLeans Cyber attacks are getting easier, experts warn after 3rd federal incident | GlobalNews National Equifax hacked: Canadians among those exposed by credit monitoring company's data breach - National PIPEDA Findings #2019-001: Investigation into Equifax Inc. and Equifax Canada Co.'s compliance with PIPEDA in light of the 2017 breach of personal information - Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada Am I Impacted? | LifeLabs LifeLabs hack: What Canadians need to know about the health data breach | GlobalNews Privacy breach alerts and information | Province of NS Cyber Incident | ADSC Ticketmaster Data Security Incident Cyber security and cybercrime challenges of Canadian businesses, 2017 The Daily — Impact of cybercrime on Canadian businesses, 2021 Canadian Small Business Cybersecurity Survival Guide - Canadian Chamber of Commerce Nearly half of small businesses have experienced random cyberattacks in the past year | CFIB Ransomware/ Cyber Incident | Toronto Zoo Baseline cyber threat assessment: Cybercrime - Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Cyber Attacks in Canada 2023: A Year in Review Criminal hackers 'very likely' to pose threat to national security, economy in near term: report | CBC News Data Responsibility & Governance Practices | Personal Data Security Cybercrime: an overview of incidents and issues in Canada | RCMP Significant Cyber Incidents | Strategic Technologies Program | CSIS National Cyber Threat Assessment 2023-2024 | Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Māori AI and data experts say the technology is primarily based on European-looking individuals and struggles to recognise people of colour, including Māori and Pasifika. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Prime Minister is making no apologies for curtailing the civil rights of gang members.  Documents show Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith initially rejected a police request to ban gang patches in the homes of repeat offenders, but then changed his mind.   That's despite objections from his own ministry, Te Puni Kokiri, and the Privacy Commissioner.  Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking he's not concerned about gang members losing their rights.  He says gang members make up one quarter of one percent of the population, but are responsible for almost a fifth of serious violent crimes and homicides and almost a quarter of all firearms offences.  He's reminding all judges the Government is in charge, as it looks to crack down on sentencing laws.   Reforms to legislation is being introduced in Parliament this week.   New aggravating factors are also being introduced, to include adults exploiting children by aiding or abetting their offending, and for posting criminal activity on social media.  Luxon told Hosking the decision of courts will reflect the intentions of Parliament, not judges.    He says they can have their say on the legislation during the Select Committee process.     LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Technology & Security podcast, host Dr. Miah Hammond-Errey is joined by Australian Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind. In this episode, we start by imagining a future privacy landscape where individual privacy is protected, and users have real agency and choice and look at the steps we need to take to get there. We explore the significant impact of advertising and extractive data economies on our daily technological interactions and emphasize the critical interdependency of AI on vast amounts of personal data. We discuss the challenges posed by large tech platforms developing AI models that will shape future technology products. The episode also looks into the misconception around cookie tracking consent notifications under GDPR and looks at legislative reform around privacy globally. We discuss the growing need for robust data breach deterrence as the OAIC aims to penalise entities for systemic failures to secure personal information. Lastly, we consider the immense infrastructural power of technology and its role in shaping society, highlighting how big tech companies are not just intermediaries but are actively influencing the world we live in . Carly Kind became Australia's Privacy Commissioner in February 2024. Prior to this, she was the inaugural director of the Ada Lovelace Institute. She is a lawyer and leading authority on the intersection of technology, policy and human rights. She has advised industry, government and for purpose organizations and has worked with the European Commission, the Council of Europe, UN bodies and a range of civil society organizations. Resources mentioned in the recording:· Hard Fork https://www.nytimes.com/column/hard-fork · Ezra Klein podcast https://www.nytimes.com/column/ezra-klein-podcast · Exponential View from Azeem Azhar https://www.exponentialview.co · Miah Hammond-Errey (2024)  Big Data, Emerging Technologies and Intelligence: National Security Disrupted, Routledge (30% off code: ADC24)This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge their continuing connection to land, sea and community, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Thanks to the talents of those involved. Music by Dr Paul Mac and production by Elliott Brennan. 

PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1332 - Full Version Release Date: September 7, 2024 Here is a summary of the news trending This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Chris Perrine, KB2FAF, Denny Haight, NZ8D, Dave Wilson, WA2HOY, Don Hulick, K2ATJ, Will Rogers, K5WLR, Marvin Turner, W0MET, Eric Zittel, KD2RJX, William Savacool, K2SAV, Joshua Marler, AA4WX, George Bowen, W2XBS, and Jessica Bowen, KC2VWX. Produced and edited by George Bowen, W2XBS. Approximate Running Time: 1:44:53 Podcast Download: https://bit.ly/TWIAR1332 Trending headlines in this week's bulletin service 1. FCC: FCC Rule Grants Drone Operators Spectrum Access For Navigation 2. AMSAT: Japanese Company Takes First Step Toward Removing Space Junk 3. AMSAT: The Starliner Spacecraft Has Started To Emit Strange Noises 4. AMSAT: Halibut Electronics Releases New EggNOGS Kit For Satellite Antennas 5. AMSAT: Satellite Shorts From All Over 6. WIA: Wireless Shimano Derailleurs Subject To Hacking 7. BB: Los Angeles Transit Agency Fears Revenue Hit If FCC Approves Spectrum Plan 8. ARRL: ARRL Utah Section Expanding Emergency Communication Capabilities 9. ARRL: Hams Respond As Hawaii Threatened By Three Major Storms 10. ARRL: September Is National Preparedness Month: Have A Go Kit 11. ARRL: Hawaiian Islands Grid Madness 2024 / Pacificon, Hosting The 2024 ARRL Pacific Division Convention 12. Czech Republic Youth On The Air Adventure Camp Winds Down 13. Incident Command System Adopted By ARES Into Its Traning 14. Patricia Nelson KE0QXD, Silent Key 15. Hams In India Reunite A Man With His Family Who Thought He Was Dead 16. $1 Million Payment Made By ARRL To Ransomware Hackers 17. A Spectrum Of Experience Is Provided By A Childrens Museum 18. MIssissippi Emergency Communicator 19. Faster, More Energy Efficient Operation Promised By New Transistor 20. ARRL: ARRL VEC Services Update During Systems Disruption 21. ARRL: Volunteer Monitoring Program Monthly Report 22. ARRL: Pacificon 2024 Convention Announced 23. ARRL: Upcoming RadioSport Contest Listing and Upcoming Conventions 24. AMSAT: Polaris Dawn is set for a historic launch and first commercial space walk 25. WIA: German Astronomer Johanness Kepler drew sunspots without knowing it 26. ITU: International Telecommunications Union updates its global treaty to enhance radio spectrum use worldwide 27. ARRL: ARRL Club Grants will be awarded in November 28. ARRL: Estate planning for hams - What happens to all your stuff? 29. ARRL: New England Vice Director K9HI presented with signed citation from Massachusetts Governor 30. Memorandum of Understanding is signed by the FCC and the Privacy Commissioner of Canada Plus these Special Features This Week: * Working Amateur Radio Satellites with Bruce Paige, KK5DO - AMSAT Satellite News - Get an update from AMSAT and what's new with all those amateur satellites in orbit *Australia's own Onno Benshop, VK6FLAB, and Foundations of Amateur Radio finds Onno Implementing the KISS, or Keep It Simple Stupid, principle to amateur radio, and takes a look at what happens to a new piece of computer gear when you plug it in * The DX Corner with Bill Salyers, AJ8B with all the latest news on DXpeditions, DX, upcoming Radio Sport contests, and more * Weekly Propagation Forecast from the ARRL with Solar Prognosticator Tadd Cook, K7RA in Seattle, Washington * Our own amateur radio historian, Will Rogers, K5WLR, returns with another edition of A Century Of Amateur Radio. This week, Will takes us back to see how the vacuum tube revolutionized radio, changing it more than any other single invention. This week we take a close up look at the invention of The Audion ----- Website: https://www.twiar.net X: https://x.com/TWIAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twiari YouTube: https://bit.ly/TWIARYouTube RSS News: https://twiar.net/?feed=rss2 Automated (Full): https://twiar.net/TWIARHAM.mp3 (Static file, updated weekly) Automated (1-hour): https://www.twiar.net/TWIAR1HR.mp3 (Static file, updated weekly) ----- This Week in Amateur Radio is produced by Community Video Associates in upstate New York, and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. If you would like to volunteer with us as a news anchor or special segment producer please get in touch with our Executive Producer, George, via email at w2xbs77@gmail.com. Thanks to FortifiedNet.net for the server space! Thanks to Archive.org for the audio space.

Why surnames won't be used for missing persons  Guest: Michael Harvey, BC's Information and Privacy Commissioner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: View From Victoria: We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 2: How much money can LNG Fracking bring to the BC Economy?  Guest: Teresa Waddington, VP Corporate Relations LNG Canada Seg 3: Is brain activity still present in non-responsive patients Guest: Nicholas Schiff, Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medical College Seg 4: Why surnames won't be used for missing persons  Guest: Michael Harvey, BC's Information and Privacy Commissioner. Seg 5: How the Rail Strike Could Impact our Supply Chain  Guest: Chris Carter, Vice President, National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I share 5 most overlooked elements on private practice websites. Episode Show Notes: kayladas.com/episode74 Free Boosting Business Community: facebook.com/groups/exclusiveprivatepracticecommunity Information Managers Pre-Made Practice Policy and Procedure Templates: kayladas.com/practice-policies Credits & Disclaimers Music by ItsWatR from Pixabay The Designer Practice Podcast and Evaspare Inc. has an affiliate and/or sponsorship relationship for advertisements in our podcast episodes. We receive commission or monetary compensation, at no extra cost to you, when you use our promotional codes and/or check out advertisement links. References Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. (May, 2019). PIPEDA in Brief. Retrieved from https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics/privacy-laws-in-canada/the-personal-information-protection-and-electronic-documents-act-pipeda/pipeda_brief/

EU AI Act – Why, What & How with Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Nicola Fabiano, Punit Bhatia and Raghu Bala   The EU AI Act. Let us demystify the EU AI Act in this podcast that features a panel of experts. Together, they delve into the reasoning behind the Act, its core tenets, why was it needed? What does it entail? How does this legislation benefit society? They also discuss the crucial topics of responsible AI, trustworthy AI, and ethics in AI. The conversation explores critical questions surrounding the Act's effectiveness, the technical preparedness of regulators, and its potential societal benefits. But the discussion doesn't stop there. The panel also tackles broader challenges in AI development, including mitigating bias in data and fostering ethical and responsible AI practices. Join us with Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Nicola Fabiano, Punit Bhatia and Raghu Bala as we embark on a journey to understand the significance of compliance with AI regulations, not just limited to the EU AI Act but within a broader global context.  KEY CONVERSATION POINT   Why did we need this EU AI Act?   What is this EU AI Act all about?  Do Lawmakers and regulators have sufficient technical expertise?  How does this EU AI Act help society?  How do we reach a state wherein data is not biased?  Responsible AI, trustworthy AI and ethics in AI.  How to start the journey to compliance with AI regulation? And when?   ABOUT THE GUEST  Dr. Ann Cavoukian is a globally recognized privacy expert, distinguished academic, and passionate advocate for privacy by design. As the former Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Canada, she pioneered the concept of Privacy by Design, which emphasizes embedding privacy protections into the design and operation of systems, processes, and technologies. Dr. Cavoukian's groundbreaking work has earned her numerous accolades, including being named as one of the Top 25 Women of Influence in Canada and receiving the Meritorious Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada. Her expertise is sought after globally, and she has served as a consultant, advisor, and speaker for governments, corporations, and academic institutions worldwide. Nicola Fabiano is a distinguished Italian lawyer with a rich background in data protection, privacy, and artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. As an adjunct professor at Ostrava University in Rome and a former President of the San Marino Data Protection Authority, he brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Nicola has served as a national expert for the Republic of San Marino on key committees of the Council of Europe, including those focused on Convention No. 108 and the Ad hoc Committee on Artificial Intelligence. With his extensive experience as a government advisor for drafting legislation on personal data protection and his innovative contributions such as the Data Protection and Privacy Relationships Model (DAPPREMO), Nicola is at the forefront of shaping AI policy and ethics. Raghu Bala is a distinguished technology thought leader, entrepreneur, and author whose expertise spans a broad spectrum of cutting-edge domains, including IoT, AI, blockchain, mobile technologies, cloud computing, and Big Data. With a unique blend of deep technical knowledge and robust business acumen, Raghu has established himself as a visionary in Internet-related ventures. As the CEO of UnifyGPT Agentic Platform and an instructor for MIT Sloan's AI, De-Fi, and Blockchain courses, he is at the forefront of shaping the future of technology. Raghu's impressive resume includes co-authorship of the Handbook on Blockchain and contributions as a Contributing Editor to Step into the Metaverse.  RESOURCES   Websites www.fit4privacy.com, www.punitbhatia.com   Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast   Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog   YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy   

Carly Kind assumed her role as Privacy Commissioner in February this year. In this episode of Tech Mirror, Commissioner Kind and Johanna traverse:   what motivated Carly to accept the role (hint: it's an exciting time in privacy in Australia) how the reinstated role of Privacy Commissioner works within the broader Office of Australia Information Commissioner (OAIC) Carly's hopes for the privacy reform package to be introduced in parliament in August the role of OAIC as privacy regulator of Digital Identify the importance of protecting biometric data, including facial recognition the process and outcome of OAIC's TicToc inquiry, and Carly's ongoing concerns about pixel tracking privacy and Artificial Intelligence (of course); and the importance of privacy rights as a check and balance on power.   Links: Tech Policy Atlas: https://techpolicydesign.au/tech-policy-atlas Research: Cultivating Coordination: https://techpolicydesign.au/report-tending-the-tech-ecosystem

This episode reports on the latest patches from Microsoft, Nvidia, JetBrains and ARM, as well as action by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada 

Shall we open the week with a prediction?  This is the week the Government will call an inquiry into the accusations around the Māori Party, the marae and the use of Covid and census information.  The trouble is if the Government doesn't call an inquiry, too many questions start to get asked around transparency and trust.  The allegations are too specific. They are not hearsay from people who heard from people. They are very specific, detailed allegations from people who were there.  The denials are fine. But the questions remain un-investigated and they are too serious not to be.  Whether a Privacy Commissioner and Stats NZ hiring a bloke to do it is enough, but I doubt it from the Government's point of view.  Do remember, although this goes directly to one party in Parliament, it potentially involves everyone in Parliament.  If those running the country can't be seen to be scrupulous, then that's trouble.  The Māori Party themselves haven't helped, with the president John Tamihere rolling out his standard line about this all being about race.  John is too angry to be credible these days. He has this enormous chip on his shoulder and everything is a conspiracy around race.  The irony here is that the people making the accusations are Māori. So it's not about Māori, it's about rules and laws and whether they have been broken.  Not helping is the food and voucher giveaway. Although Māori can argue this is koha, the previous Government set a damning precedent where bribes, because that's what they are, were handed out for vaccines and Census participation and they muddied the waters.  But what is clear is using Census and vaccine information to campaign and/or recruit for elections is illegal and that is what we need to find out - did it happen, or not?  There is also the matter of said information then being used to contact people via text for votes and not following the prescribed electoral laws.  So does the Government pull the trigger? And when they do, why?  Does it pass the pub test?  Not even close.    LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An employee advocate says whistleblowers have been vilified for raising allegations against Te Pāti Māori.  It's alleged information collected at Auckland's Manurewa Marae was used to help the party's election campaign, something Te Pāti denies.  Stats NZ has appointed an investigator, Police have received a complaint, and the Privacy Commissioner's considering what to do next.  Allan Hulse represents marae and MSD workers who he says have been wrongly blamed for the misconduct.   He told Mike Hosking that there's evidence showing MSD essentially funded the election campaign of the Tamaki Makaurau candidate.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Privacy Commissioner wants businesses collecting biometric information to have to prove the benefits of doing so outweigh the privacy risks. 

The cryptocurrency landscape in Asia has been marked by a mix of cybersecurity incidents, regulatory evolutions, and heightened scrutiny. South Korea's crypto karaoke platform experienced a significant breach, resulting in a loss of over $11.5 million, highlighting ongoing security vulnerabilities within the crypto space. The platform's emergency response, including the immediate notice and steps taken to address the hack, underscores the critical need for robust security measures in digital asset platforms.China continues to grapple with Bitcoin-related crimes, with significant losses reported, reflecting the broader challenges of ensuring the security of crypto assets against a backdrop of sophisticated cyber threats. These incidents contribute to the growing concern over the protection of digital assets and the need for enhanced cybersecurity protocols.On a more positive note, Thailand's SEC is setting a precedent with the introduction of crypto-friendly regulations in 2024, aiming to foster a conducive environment for digital asset innovation and investment. This regulatory shift represents a significant move towards integrating cryptocurrencies into the mainstream financial system while ensuring investor protection.Hong Kong authorities have conducted raids on six Worldcoin operators, issuing a public warning about the project. This action indicates a proactive approach to regulating emerging crypto projects and safeguarding public interests against potential risks associated with digital asset operations.The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data in Hong Kong has also released a statement, likely addressing concerns related to privacy and data protection within the digital asset sector, further emphasizing the importance of regulatory oversight in ensuring the integrity and safety of cryptocurrency operations.________News Links