Will Ontario Strengthen Privacy Protection in the Age of COVID-19?
by Lee Rickwood
Public consultations by the Ontario government to improve the province’s privacy protection laws are so important – especially now.
Tag: security
Tracking Canada’s COVID Contact Notification App – What it Does and Doesn’t Do
by Lee Rickwood
In just the few days since its official release, the new COVID-19 notification app has already shown what it does and does not do.
5 Ways To Secure Your Phone’s Lock Screen: Which Is Best?
By Christine Persaud
Pretty much every phone has a screen lock of some kind that ensures someone passing by can’t swipe your phone and easily log into it to see your private photos, sensitive work information, or personal financial details. While the old four-digit passcode is still being used these days, there are many other ways you can secure a mobile device. What are they and which is best?
Cover Your Face: Facial Recognition, Legal Protection, Disease Prevention Mash-up
by Lee Rickwood
From many perspectives, it’s a good year for covering your face. But that still may not be enough.
Top Tech Platforms Pose the Biggest Threat, Says Canada Cybersecurity Initiative
by Lee Rickwood
We need urgent national policies that protect our security and digital privacy while ensuring equal access for all.
IBM Uses AI to Help Organizations Bring Employees Back to Work
By Yasmin Ranade
Canadian and global C-suite leaders in business and government recognize that the pandemic is a global tragedy, but they’re also talking about this moment as a mandate for change and opportunity to rethink everything, from the role of the corporation in modern society to day-to-day business operations to the nature of work itself.
Toronto’s Smart City Plan Derailed, But Sidewalk(s) Still Key to Liveable City
by Lee Rickwood
It’s clear that our cities need an upgrade; Time for version 2.0! Equity, accessibility, health, safety, and security are smart new features we could all use.
Work from Home: Employees Out of Sight But Not Out of Mind
Work from home is the new normal for many employees, but having so many employees out of reach and out of sight is not sitting well with some employers. Those who can are working from home these days to help…