Technology Helps Decode Genetic History, Climb Family Tree
by Lee Rickwood
Online technology helps family history sleuths separate DNA into parental sides using big data in web-based network.
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Consent of the Employed: Workplace Surveillance and Employee Monitoring
Employee monitoring and workplace surveillance means big business. It may also mean big brother. Employee monitoring lets organizations track the activities of employees and gather information that helps drive productivity and boost security. With an uptick in the number of…
Airline Travel Loyalty Programs: What You Need to Know
By Christine Persaud
If you haven’t already jumped on board with a travel loyalty program, you might be considering doing so. There are plenty of benefits just as there are with any other loyalty program. But which one should you join?
Broadband Nutrition Labels Proposed for Healthier Data Diet
by Lee Rickwood
Broadband nutrition labels should help explain why enormous volumes of our personal information are being collected and what they’re being used for.
Public Advocates, Tech Insiders Shining on Light on Dark Patterns
by Lee Rickwood
Be it hard-to-close windows urging you to enter your email address on a news site, or email opt-outs on shopping sites in difficult-to-find locations in difficult-to-read text, or those pre-checked boxes that allow ongoing charges, or those special product sales messages implying you’d better hurry, as there are only two of your favourite item left to buy, dark patterns appear almost anywhere and encourage us to do almost anything..
The ArriveCAN App is Mandatory for Air Travel: Here’s What You Need To Know
By Christine Persaud
As at March 2022, the ArriveCAN app is a new requirement for air travel in order to be permitted re-entry into Canada. Rules are often changing so check the Government of Canada website or Border Services Agency notifications or contact your airline for the most up-to-date requirements once you’re ready to depart. But for now, it’s essential.
Fighting Against Food Waste, One Recipe at a Time
By Yasmin Ranade
In Canada we are working to accelerate our work beyond our marketplace as we recognize how urgent and important the issue of food waste is.
Maple Leafs Transform Sports Experience with Amazon Cloud Technology
by Lee Rickwood
New technology and applications will deliver real and virtual engagement experiences for sports fans whether they’re cheering in the stadium, watching at home, or interacting in the metaverse.