Strong Growth for Canadian Tech Serving Brand-Safe Ads to Kids Around the World
by Lee Rickwood
A Canadian software company developing tools for safely reaching kids and families on mobile devices enjoys strong growth despite market turbulence.
Tag: data protection
Government Tik Tok Ban Reveals Lack of Protection for Kids in Canada
by Lee Rickwood
The fact that the digital ecosystem once drew the consent line in the sand at age 13 seems an arbitrary decision now, considering our growing understanding of data rights and values.
Have You Been Told? Ontario Employers Must Post Workplace Surveillance Policy
by Lee Rickwood
As more efficient and effective tools for monitoring computer activity, data exchange and even personal activities are deployed, openly accessible policies and publicly posted procedures are required for the workplace, the school, the home and the public arena.
We Could Celebrate Data Payment Day along with Data Privacy Day
by Lee Rickwood
Data privacy, ad blocking and help to monetize your personal digital information is offered in a new software tool from a Canadian tech start-up.
Keeping Your Kids Safe Online
By Christine Persaud
It’s important to ensure that when kids are online, they have a safe experience. And it appears that most Canadian parents aren’t being very diligent about this.
Canadian ISPs Must Block Malicious Botnets; Canadian Shield Software Says It Already Does
by Lee Rickwood
Surfing the Web can be risky business, especially if bumping into the wrong site can lead to the infection of a personal laptop or an entire network.
Privacy Commissioner Steps Down, Says Canada’s Laws Need Ratcheting Up
by Lee Rickwood
Ending his term with the Tim Hortons announcement recalled other of his press conferences, about other major investigations into other privacy violations, committed by other large North American companies.
Cybersecurity Risks are Real, but ‘the Sky is Not Falling’
by Lee Rickwood
Despite concerns over upcoming breaches, Canada is actually more prepared to handle cybersecurity risks than other countries.