Will Canada’s Digital Charter Tackle Lack of Data Control, User Trust?
by Lee Rickwood
Among its stated goals, the Charter promises strong new measures to protect online privacy and to rein in the power of big tech companies over our daily data.
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Food and Grocery Retailers Must Go Digital, Be Data Led: Industry Report
by Lee Rickwood
We think our food choices are conscious, deliberate and guided by actual need, but they are in fact triggered by planned placement, strategic cross-promotion and now, technological innovation.
Ambient Privacy is Needed in the Digital Age
by Lee Rickwood
Seeing privacy as a kind of natural resource brings the discussion right up to date. Our natural environment is in jeopardy, too,
Public Consultations on Digital and Data Strategy Underway in Ontario
A new round of public consultations about our province’s digital and data strategy opens up this week, following the release of a third discussion paper about living and working in our data-driven society. The public can learn about key digital…
Alberta Calls on Artificial Intelligence to Boost Oil and Gas Production
by Lee Rickwood
For the oil and gas sector, there’s a potentially big payoff from big data.
Toronto Councillors Vote for Digital Rights and Literacy Program
Toronto Council has instructed city staff and managers to make arrangements for the city to sign on to the declaration of Cities Coalition for Digital Rights.
Canada Dominates Broadband List: Small Towns, Big Cities Among the World’s Best
by Lee Rickwood
Fifteen of the top thirty cities and towns on a list of broadband-enabled intelligent communities worldwide are in this country, according to the Intelligent Community Forum.
Ontario Wants Action to Protect Privacy and Personal Data
by Lee Rickwood
Respondents to a government survey indicated fears and concerns about data breaches, identity theft, hacking, lack of personal controls on how data are used, and excessive surveillance and tracking.