Now You See Me? Advancing Data Protection and Privacy for Police Use of Facial Recognition in Canada
Law enforcement in Canada is increasingly turning to facial recognition in hopes of augmenting their investigative powers. Facial recognition is the process of identifying a person or verifying their identity on the basis of facial data and patterns. There are numerous accuracy challenges associated with facial recognition technology that can exacerbate historical prejudices and stereotypes, especially […]
Workplace Surveillance and Remote Work: Exploring the Impacts and Implications Amidst Covid-19 in Canada
As the global Covid-19 pandemic swept across the world, digital technologies played a critical role in connecting employers with employees beyond the physical workplace and into employees’ homes. Not only have such advancements in technology allowed employees to work remotely, but they have also enabled employers to track, monitor and analyze workers in new and […]
AI Oversight, Accountability and Protecting Human Rights: Comments on Canada’s Proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act
This report is a collaboration of interdisciplinary researchers from the Cybersecure Policy Exchange at Toronto Metropolitan University, McGill University’s Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy, and the Center for Information Technology Policy at Princeton University.1 Canada’s investment in developing AI systems has not been matched by a comparable effort to regulate the technology. While we […]
CPX Submission to the Government of Canada’s Consultation on the National Cyber Security Strategy
The Cybersecure Policy Exchange (CPX) is an initiative of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), jointly led by the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst and the Leadership Lab. Powered by RBC, CPX is dedicated to advancing effective and innovative public policy in cyber security and digital privacy. We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the Government of Canada’s public […]