Trust, surveillance, AI: B.C.’s Privacy Commissioner talks data rights

Today no one doubts that information is power, and there are already companies that pay directly to obtain data with which to profile consumers.

Trust, surveillance, AI: B.C.’s Privacy Commissioner talks data rights

'This is part of our public engagement sessions to get people’s feedback and perspectives'

Privacy Commissioner Launches Investigation into PowerSchool Cyberattack

The province’s Privacy Commissioner is launching an investigation into a recent privacy breach involving the PowerSchool app. A 19-year-old American college student recently pleaded guilty to hacking into the PowerSchool system and stealing the data of millions of students and teachers in a ransomware attack. While both the hacker and the PowerSchool system is based in the U.S., the fact that the provincial school system uses the app makes it re…

Why data privacy is a fundamental human right

In an age where every click, swipe, and search can be tracked, stored and analysed, data privacy is no longer a luxury but a necessity. From social media profiles to medical records and financial transactions, personal information is constantly collected and processed, often without understanding or consent.