Canadians are amng the world’s leading consumers of Internet and cell services, but companies that deliver the goods to us have more work to do in terms of being open and respectful about service contracts, monthly fees and consumer privacy.
by Lee Rickwood
It’s good that development companies are aware that some of the tools they are creating can be used for, well, purposes other than intended.
by Lee Rickwood
Tech tools for school can increase students’ understanding about how they learn – as much as what they’re learning – and be a boost to further education, college and career success. Those tools can also be a threat to personal privacy and security online.
By Lee Rickwood
Regulations for the safe and responsible operations of remotely piloted aircraft for both commercial and amateur must address safety and privacy matters; some say they should go beyond the requirements of Transport Canada.
by Lee Rickwood
A new cyber-safety program for kids offers tips on how to keep personally identifiable information (PII) private – they surely need ’em.
By Lee Rickwood
By applying advanced cognitive computing and big data analytics capabilities, physicians can make evidence-based treatment decisions with speed and confidence, leading to better outcomes and less recidivism for patients.
By Lee Rickwood
“More and more Canadians are seeing through their government’s deceit and obfuscation,” Glenn Greenwald said in advance of his visit here, “and I’m eagerly anticipating this opportunity to contribute to that debate.”
by Lee Rickwood
Another technology from the school of double edged swords has made it to the marketplace, one with capabilities for uses both good and bad, seemingly dependant on the operator but certainly enabled by commercial competitiveness and technological capability.
by Lee Rickwood