News Summary November 9th, 2024

Access and Privacy Online

Coming up in your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, November 9th.

Election season continues. We’ll cover the latest from the US, where data security, voter privacy, and the influence of big money are front and center. Plus, we’ll look at the Access and Privacy issues coming up in Nova Scotia’s provincial election here in Canada.

Plus, we’ll bring you all the stories that hit our radar on access and privacy, including a major shift in Alberta, where legislative changes propose an overhaul of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act impacting everyone seeking information from public bodies in that Province.

Be sure to stay to the end for our commentary on the BC election fallout that includes the BC Conservative Party, facing allegations of mishandling voter data, sparking concerns around political accountability and privacy protection in the province.

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Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/20241109-access-and-privacy-online/

Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2024-season-episode-45/

Our Contributors:

Writing: Shaun Fisk | Production: Patrick Farnsworth | Music: Breakmaster Cylinder

Access and Privacy Online: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-online/

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