Press Release: BCCLA launches electronic devices handbook to protect privacy at the border
For immediate release VANCOUVER – On August 1, 2018, the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) released the online guide […]
Media Advisory: BCCLA launches electronic devices handbook to protect privacy at the border
For immediate release VANCOUVER – Tomorrow, August 1, 2018, the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) will release the online […]
Nine Things You Need to Know about Bill C-59
Weighing in at a daunting 139 pages, Bill C-59 – the government’s sweeping new proposals for reforms to national security law – include some welcome changes, but also many serious […]
Making Privacy Meaningful in a Digital Age
By Kassie Seaby, University of Ottawa Law Student and BCCLA Volunteer, and Raji Mangat, BCCLA Counsel It is beyond trite to say that we live in a digital age. For […]
The Ethics of Drones
We are pleased to announce that BCCLA’s Policy Director Micheal Vonn will be a panellist at the ViPS Public Lecture The Ethics of Drones: A Panel Discussion on Tuesday, November […]
CBSA Refusal of Consent Form FAQ
Tell Border Security: “I Do Not Consent” Being present at border crossings should not mean consent to being filmed for any purpose related to making a television series. It is an […]
SCC to hear case about search and seizure of laptops and cell phones
Ottawa – The Supreme Court of Canada will be hearing arguments on March 27, 2013 in R. v. Vu. The Court will look at whether a search warrant for documents […]
British Columbia Information Summit
This Time, It’s Personal: Freedom of Information & Privacy Under Government 2.0. The BC Government has begun implementing its sweeping “Citizens @ The Center: Government 2.0” initiative. Meant to […]