Privacy in Public: Nothing to Hide or Nothing of Value?
by Lee Rickwood
We’re learning very quickly about the value of information in the digital age: we don’t have to hide our data, we need to control it!
Tag: Canada
Facebook’s ‘privacy’ pivot reveals smoke and mirrors
By Ted Kritsonis
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote a long blog post exclaiming the social network’s new vigour towards building a “privacy-focused communications platform,” but it’s what he hasn’t said that speaks louder.
The best free library apps for consuming content
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Being able to access content using your library is actually one of the best ways to keep informed and entertained without breaking the bank. Here are some of the best I’ve tried.
Data and Analytics Drive Canadian Agency to First Google Search Award
by Lee Rickwood
Sophisticated data analysis capabilities can be used to improve rankings on search engine result pages.
Female Tech Entrepreneurs, AI Programs Tackle Canadian Immigration Policy
by Lee Rickwood
As more and more immigration applications are processed by artificial intelligence systems, the technology can predict who will be accepted as a successful applicant and why.
Canadian Developers Amp’ed Over Music Sync App
With their energetic announcements about the use and popularity of their music sync and listening app, Montreal-based mobile application developers are clearly amp’ed about AmpMe. Citing over 20 million users worldwide and claiming title to the record of most devices…
Smart Cities Challenge: Don’t Forget about Personal and Public Privacy
by Lee Rickwood
Among the criteria used to determine successful applicants to Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge, there were no requirements for data protection or a privacy impact assessment.
Toronto Reads – Digital Downloads on the Rise; Staffless Libraries, Too?
by Lee Rickwood
Anyone with a valid library card can get digital downloads from the Toronto Public Library – and millions do!