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Cynthia Khoo @cyn-k.bsky.social · 2d

What a story to come out while the Senate LCJC Ctee holds its hearings on Bill S-209 (i.e. "age assurance"). Could see this as a kind of privacy version of the heckler's veto by those against such legislation, leaving lawmakers btwn rock and hard place in terms of holistic privacy and safety aims.

404 Media @404media.co · 2d

BREAKING: A catastrophic breach has impacted Discord user data including selfies and identity documents uploaded as part of the app’s verification process, email addresses, phone numbers, approximately where the user lives, and much more.

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The Discord Hack is Every Users’ Worst Nightmare

A hack impacting Discord’s age verification process shows in stark terms the risk of tech companies collecting users’ ID documents. Now the hackers are posting peoples’ IDs and other sensitive informa...

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Michael Geist @mgeist.bsky.social · 2d

There is always a risk government moves forward later with lawful access, a law enforcement policy dream that seemingly never dies. But for now, this is a huge, embarrassing reversal. After months of defending warrantless access, it is moving on without it.
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Government Reverses on Bill C-2: Removes Lawful Access Warrantless Demand Powers in New Border Bill - Michael Geist

The government today reversed course on its ill-advised anti-privacy measures in Bill C-2, introducing a new border bill with the lawful access provisions (Parts 14 and 15) removed. The move is welcom...

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David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 2d

Here's the government's media release: www.newswire.ca/news-release...

"Bill C-2 will continue to advance the elements that would facilitate law enforcement access to basic and subscriber information to reach online criminals, introduce the Supporting Authorized Access to Information Act and work with Canada Posts to stop fentanyl and other drugs from travelling through the mail. C-2 also introduces new restrictions on third-party deposits, large cash transfers, and clarify public to private information sharing provisions in order to target organized crime and prevent money laundering. "

David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 2d

So it appears that the government has not abandoned #lawfulaccess, but have effectively split their border bill in two. The new #BillC12 includes all the old stuff other than lawful access and they'll push forward with lawful access in #BillC2 www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Liberals introduce 2nd border bill with aim to quickly pass less controversial measures | CBC News

The Liberal government has split its border security bill in two in the hope of seeing some measures pass swiftly while giving Canadians more time to evaluate other, more contentious ones.

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David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 3d

Wait a few years ... It'll be back.

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David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 3d

Here it is (or will be - text not yet available) www.parl.ca/legisinfo/en...

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The Record @therecordmedia.bsky.social · 3d

Although the threat actor breached "a small number" of attorney email accounts, the law firm believes it is part of a nation-state campaign that involves other companies in the legal sector therecord.media/us-law-firm-...

Major US law firm says hackers broke into attorneys’ emails accounts

While the firm did not specify which nation-state it believes the hacker is affiliated with, The New York Times reported that sources have said it is China.

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David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 3d

On the order paper for today.... www.ourcommons.ca/documentview...

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Raffi Melkonian @rmfifthcircuit.bsky.social · 5d

My real concern is whether Amicus, the mascot of the Canadian Supreme Court, has also been compelled to change robes.

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David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 5d

Looks like we're soon going to get the #BillC2 replacement ...

'Bill entitled “An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada's borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures”.'

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Order Paper and Notice Paper No. 35 - October 7, 2025 (45-1) - House of Commons of Canada

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David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 5d

Government to table new border bill amid privacy concerns over C-2: sources

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Government to table new border bill amid privacy concerns over C-2: sources | CBC News

The federal Liberals are set to introduce a new bill expected to mirror much of what's in their already tabled border legislation — but with some clauses that sparked concerns from opposition parties ...

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David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 5d

It appears that this work of art was authored by @dartmouthsue.bsky.social. I'm presently looking for a frame ...

David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 5d

What a beautiful proposed amendment to Bill 127, the "Protecting Nova Scotians Act". Unfortunately, the proposed amendment was defeated.

A printed legislative document titled Bill #127 – Protecting Nova Scotians Act. It’s a proposed amendment sheet labeled “CHANGES RECOMMENDED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON BILLS.” The amendment suggests deleting the title “Protecting Nova Scotians” and substituting “Big Omnibus Bill that Really Should be Different Bills that are Voted on Separately.” Handwritten notes in blue ink indicate the amendment was “DEFEATED – Oct 1, 2025” and names S. LeBlanc, CWHB, Clause 1.

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David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 5d

What a beautiful proposed amendment to Bill 127, the "Protecting Nova Scotians Act". Unfortunately, the proposed amendment was defeated.

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David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 5d

It was introduced 10 days ago, and passed within a week. One third to one half of my posts over the last 10 days have been about this.

David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 5d

Nova Scotia's NEW Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act passed through the legislature and received royal assent in one week, and will come into effect on April 1, 2027. nslegislature.ca/legislative-...

Bill 150 - Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

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David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 6d

Good news to wake up to: "Conservatives won't support Liberal border bill without major changes: Pierre Poilievre
Conservative leader says current bill includes violations of Canadians’ freedom, privacy" #BillC2

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Conservatives won't support Liberal border bill without major changes: Pierre Poilievre | CBC News

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the federal Liberals must either heavily amend their border bill or introduce a new piece of proposed legislation if they want support to pass it into law.

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David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 9d

The Privacy Commissioner supports Bill S-209, An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to pornographic material. He should have stuck with the privacy aspects. His support shows disregard for the freedom of expression rights of adults and mature young people. www.priv.gc.ca/en/opc-actio...

Appearance before the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (LCJC) on Bill S-209 - Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Opening statement by Philippe DufresnePrivacy Commissioner of Canada

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David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 9d

"Refugees Denied, Privacy Undone: Bill C-2 and the Strong Borders Myth" Today at 7:00 pm in the Margaret Norrie McCain building at Mount Saint Vincent University. Free admission www.eventbrite.ca/e/refugees-d...

Refugees Denied, Privacy Undone: Bill C-2 and the Strong Borders Myth

An urgent conversation on the Strong Borders Act, and what you can do to prevent its harms for refugee rights and civil liberties.

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David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 10d

Yup. Loads. For example: If you speed while driving, it doesn't matter whether you intended to speed or even knew if you were speeding. Or even knew that there was a speed limit.

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David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 10d

The original Daleks were of indeterminate gender, but that's definitely a buoy.

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David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 11d

"People are saying ...." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Poilievre claims Christians 'may be the number 1' victims of hate-based violence | CBC News

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Monday that Christians and their places of worship are being targeted and, if elected, he will crack down on religion-based hate.

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David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 12d

There was a typo on the original poster. The name of the building at Mount Saint Vincent University is the Margaret Norrie McCain Centre - Room 105 / 106.

David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 15d

Please come to this free event on Bill C-2 (the Strong Borders Act) that is pending before Parliament that will have a huge impact on the refugee process and on privacy. October 2, 2025 at MSVU.

Here's the link for more information and registration:

www.eventbrite.ca/e/refugees-d...

Refugees Denied, Privacy Undone: Bill C-2 and the Strong Borders Myth

An urgent conversation on the Strong Borders Act, and what you can do to prevent its harms for refugee rights and civil liberties.

www.eventbrite.ca

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David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 13d

"Premier Tim Houston says his view on order-making power has changed since forming government." Yup, that's how it always works. It's interesting how being the government changes one's view of government transparency and accountability. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Access-to-information overhaul increases commissioner's independence, but not power | CBC News

The Nova Scotia government has tabled the first major overhaul of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act in 25 years.

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Paul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · Jul 30

A number of people have said ‘you don’t like the Online Safety Act - what’s *your* solution?’

My answer to that is ‘solution to what?’ The biggest problem with the Online Safety Act is that it claims to deal with a lot of disparate, disconnected and often very vague problems. 🧵 1/6

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David TS Fraser @privacylawyer.ca · 15d

Nova Scotia Info and Privacy Commissioner issues preliminary views on Bill 150, replacing the province's access and privacy laws. I'm still digesting the bill, but I have to say I agree with what he has to say. oipc.novascotia.ca/sites/defaul...

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