Facial Recognition Technology Policy Roundtable: What We Heard
In November 2020, the Cybersecure Policy Exchange at Ryerson University and the Tech Informed Policy initiative at McGill University’s Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy co-organized a roundtable on the governance of facial recognition technology (FRT). The event brought together 30 expert stakeholders and government officials under Chatham House Rules, to examine the implications of […]
Home Ice Advantage: Securing Data Sovereignty for Canadians on Social Media
More than three in four Canadians use social media platforms to connect with others here at home and around the world, often sharing life’s most intimate moments through public posts and private messages. In doing so, Canadians entrust these companies to secure and protect their personal data, which can include a wide range of sensitive […]
Advancing a Cybersecure Canada: Introducing the Cybersecure Policy Exchange
Cybersecurity and digital privacy are some of the most pressing challenges facing our modern world. In this report, we lay out our immediate areas of focus for the new Cybersecure Policy Exchange (CPX); explain what these technologies are; share our most-up-to-date understanding of the challenges that each presents to Canadians; and share new research of […]
The Race to Trace: Security and Privacy of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Apps
Contact tracing is one of the most discussed and misunderstood policy issues as we grapple with COVID-19. In this, our first report, we explain what contact tracing is, its context, share our most up-to-date understanding of the issue, and reveal Canadians’ attitudes towards the use of the technology. We give policy recommendations to help ensure […]
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 […]