Jul 6, 2020
Facial recognition technology is one of the most racist weapons in the police arsenal
FRT systems are notoriously bad at identifying people of colour, leading to innocent people being wrongly identified as criminals.
Digital Freedom Update
A monthly column from OpenMedia looking at digital policy issues, including free expression, access to the Internet, and online privacy. OpenMedia is a community-based organization that safeguards the possibilities of the open Internet.
Jun 1, 2020
Breaking down Canada's digital divide must be part of the post-COVID economic recovery
COVID-19 has exposed how the growing digital divide in Canada is leaving communities behind.
May 1, 2020
Should we sacrifice our privacy to fight COVID-19?
Privacy experts are already sounding the alarm on contact tracing apps. Location data, if gathered, can reveal sensitive, private information about peoples' lives.
Apr 2, 2020
Social distancing is reinforcing Canada's digital divide
We cannot allow lack of access, unaffordable service, restrictive data caps or slow speeds to further marginalize Canada's most vulnerable populations during a time of social distancing.
Mar 2, 2020
Protecting journalism and Canadian content should not come at the expense of an open internet
While the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review panel made some positive suggestions, it also made recommendations that could undermine media independence and free speech.
Feb 3, 2020
Encryption backdoors: the biggest threat to our privacy that no one is talking about
The "Five Eyes" nations, including Canada, are looking to weaken encryption protocols that keep our digital information safe.
Jan 2, 2020
The year ahead for digital rights in Canada
As we start a new year, let's look back at some of the highlights from 2019 and what is ahead for our digital rights.
Dec 3, 2019
Big Telecom wants to make lower internet prices in Canada virtually impossible
Big Telecom is fighting tooth and nail to reverse a landmark CRTC decision that already lowered internet prices in Canada. But we can still stop them.
Nov 1, 2019
What does a Liberal minority government mean for Canada's internet?
The verdict of the election is here. So what is going to happen to the future of digital policy in Canada?
Oct 1, 2019
Will this be the election that breaks up Canada's Big Telecom?
The winner of this election will determine whether Canada's telecom oligopoly continues to rule or makes way for new competitors and lower prices.
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