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May
15
A view of the skyline of Toronto, seen across the water.

Bill 194, Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024

While Bill 194 introduces some welcome upgrades to Ontario's cybersecurity and privacy legislation, it falls short of delivering in several key areas, particularly protecting employees' privacy.
11 min read
Oct
18
The Vaccine Certificate Experience

The Vaccine Certificate Experience

Version 1 of the Ontario COVID Vaccine Certificate is a cumbersome experience that needs some work
5 min read
Oct
25
Privacy in Ontario?

Privacy in Ontario?

MyData Canada recently submitted a report to the Government of Ontario in response to its consultation for strengthening privacy protections in Ontario.
3 min read
Apr
12
Testing, not tracing, is the privacy-preserving response to COVID-19.

Testing, not tracing, is the privacy-preserving response to COVID-19.

Technology enabled contact tracing seems like a rational response to the current pandemic. However, both the characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 and the unintended consequences of implementing some of the suggested technologies suggest that a coordinated social response is a better road forward.
6 min read
Mar
21
Alice and Bob's Relationship is broken

Alice and Bob's Relationship is broken

Using the Alice and Bob for metaphors for relationships on the web only works when Alice and Bob are actually peers with equal say in their relationship.
5 min read
Oct
21
A TLA for the BLT

A TLA for the BLT

A proposal for a Legal Reference Token (LRT) as a software token to connect business, legal and technical requiremeents.
3 min read
May
13
Three Laws for Web Sites

Three Laws for Web Sites

If you want some high level guidance on privacy, this might qualify.
1 min read
Jul
19
Privacy by Design and UX

Privacy by Design and UX

Privacy in the design of sites is not about efficiency. It's about resiliency. Building a site that meets user privacy expectations will lead to long term and continuing engagement.
3 min read