Following the G7 meeting in Paris last week, the government of Canada announced its first ever Digital Charter. Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, @NavdeepSBains unveiled the 10 principles meant to govern digital communications. During the G7 World leaders and heads of global technology companies have pledged at a Paris summit to tackle terrorist and extremist…
Here are my unfiltered answers to questions surrounding AI. Beyond the Jargon – what problems can AI solve for me? AI can solve problems where a judgement call is needed. In essence it is suited to contexts where there is an opinion or an attribute need be determined based on patterns. A prime example is sentiment…
Infographic representing key issues concerning future of data broken by country. Link to source https://waelhassan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Future-Value-of-Data-World-Map-Infographic-2018-002.pdf
The initial excitement over Alphabet’s Smartcity may be dwindling out of the perception that the tech giant will use the new development in the Harbourfront to collect personal data. The special attention given by interest groups to a project that actually has engaged the public and shown good faith may be giving companies the wrong lesson: Don’t engage…
IPCS Smart Privacy Auditing Seminar On September 13, Dr. Waël Hassan, was a panelist at the Innovation Procurement Case Study Seminar on Smart Privacy Auditing, hosted by Mackenzie Innovation Institute (Mi2) and the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE). The seminar attracted leaders from the health care sector, the private information and technology industry, and privacy…
Cadillac Fairview is tracking the public by using facial recognition technology !! The news of privacy commissioners of Canada and Alberta launching an investigation into facial recognition technology used at Cadillac Fairview, did not come as a surprise to many. The investigation was initiated by Commissioner Daniel Therrien in the wake of numerous media reports that…
A daily routine that includes continuously scrolling through Instagram, sipping kale smoothies, drinking Starbucks coffee, hitting the gym, and hanging out with friends, while still managing to fit in a full day of work is most-likely a Millennial. Millennial. The four-syllable word that makes thousands of Generation Xers roll their eyes and cringe at the…
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, P.C., M.P. extends his gratitude for report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics titled, Privacy by Design: Review of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. His response encompasses the following summary. He shows his appreciation for the OPC and other witnesses that supported this study and…
Responsibilities of Controllers and Processors What are controllers and processors under the GDPR? Controllers determine the purpose and means of processing personal data and are usually the collectors of data. They do not necessarily need to be located in the EU. Controllers are additionally responsible for monitoring processors’ compliance. Processors are engaged to protect data…
What is the GDPR? The GDPR represents new legislation that is destined to replace the General Data Protection Regulation, which has been in place since 1995. The arrival of the digital age means that the way people understand and interact with data is changing rapidly. The GDPR can help to clarify individual rights in the…