“False Light” – Canada’s Newest Tort
A tort recognized by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice last month expands privacy protections for Canadians by adopting a well-established US cause of action. Torts are an essential…
Author: Wael Hassan
Should Laws Regulate Online Discourse?
Most Canadians woke up to news of the #RCMP #GRC launching a probe into hate speech by an Alt-Right group leader w ho is seeking national party status. The probe…
Privacy in Design: A Practical Guide to Corporate Compliance
I am pleased to announce that Privacy in Design Book is now available for preorder on Amazon and Kindle. The book describes a journey into achieving corporate compliance while maintaining and…
Canada’s Digital Charter
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…
AI – Q&A Series – Aviation – Mobility
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….
Future of Data
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
Urban Data Responsibility – The Battle for Toronto
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…
Smart Privacy Auditing – An Ontario Healthcare Case Study
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…
Are Malls “Grasping at Straws”?
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…