Consumer Authentication in Canada

Electronic authentication is common in this information-driven society, as daily transactions through electronic services and the Internet require remote electronic authentication. Online transactions are increasingly seamless through the connection of multiple devices which offer services to consumers that were previously unattainable. Many authentication systems collect and use the personal information of users in a way that compromises their privacy and security. Authentication systems must be designed to give consumers more control over their personal information, promoting user security and effective privacy [...]

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Youth Privacy in Canada

Youth privacy is increasingly important, especially in light of how young people adeptly integrate the Internet and online serves into their daily lives. Under the United Nations 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child, privacy is a basic human right for everyone under the age of 18. In the United States, the FTC passed the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act in 1998, specifically protecting children under age 13. Canadian privacy legislation – the PIPEDA and the Privacy Act – also ensure that children’s privacy is protected in the private and public spheres. The Canadian Privacy Commissioner has made youth privacy one of the issues to focus on for [...]

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Comparing the Co-Regulatory Model, Comprehensive Laws and the Sectoral Approach

With the advent of new technologies and the information-driven society, it has become increasingly difficult for governments to safeguard the privacy rights of their citizens. Various models of privacy protection have been developed in response to concerns and violations of personal information. This article discusses the three main models: sectoral, comprehensive and co-regulatory approaches to privacy protection. Specific examples of each model are also [...]

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