Press Releases
List of our press releases, in reverse chronological order.
More transparency needed around police surveillance as B.C. Privacy Commissioner closes inquiry into Stingray use
VPD admits it doesn’t have the device, but disclosure from Quebec reveals RCMP use, and calls into question whether or not other departments have been given access
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RCMP revealed to be indefinitely retaining the private data of innocent Canadians swept up through indiscriminate Stingray surveillance
Fresh revelations about RCMP Stingray use come against backdrop of ongoing federal Privacy Commissioner investigation into the invasive cell phone surveillance technology
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Large majority of submissions to European Commission oppose link tax but Commission continues to pursue the policy
Internet users concerned over Commission’s continued push forward on unpopular plan to tax links and snippets and possible introduction of new liabilities for online platforms
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Public determined to have their say, as key parliamentary TPP hearings arrive in Toronto
Following pressure from civic society groups, members of the public will now have one hour to present their views on the TPP at Toronto hearing on Friday
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Bill C-51: OpenMedia meeting with Minister Goodale today to deliver Canadian perspectives and call on government to make position clear
A robust, genuine consultation focused on safeguarding the privacy of Canadians is needed to ensure all options, including full repeal of C-51, are on the table
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BCE-Manitoba Telecom deal will drive up wireless prices and ensure less choice for Canadians
Erosion of choice bad for customers in Manitoba and furthers BCE control over the national market
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Achievable roadmap to ensure affordable Internet for all Canadians presented to CRTC on final day of crucial hearings
Feedback from over 40,000 people delivered to CRTC, calling for action to ensure 100% of Canadians have affordable, high-speed Internet access
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Speech from Commissioner Oettinger signals continued movement towards innovation-killing link tax in new copyright consultation
News websites, businesses and Internet users could face “Link Tax 2.0” as Commission hints at expansion of controversial legislative measures
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Parties Argue for Disclosure of Documents About “Stringray” Surveillance Devices
Submissions to B.C. Information & Privacy Commissioner Inquiry call for Accountability for use of Mass Surveillance Tools
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Budget 2016 investment of up to $500 million in rural Internet is welcome, but should be used to build open access networks, not as a handout for Big Telecom
Announced investment is a welcome start, but the devil will be in the details
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