Why “Cyber” is Red-Hot (and why it’s a Burning Civil Liberties Issue)
Protecting digital systems and being resilient to computer hacking are not new concepts. But the implications of cyber security (‘cyber’, in the lingo) have recently exploded. Cyber security is […]
What is a Street Check?
In our previous blog, we unpacked part of the public dialogue that has been taking place in Vancouver on street checks. In this blog, we wanted to detail some of […]
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 […]
Press Release: Press freedom – BCCLA at Supreme Court of Canada to Argue for Rigorous Test to Compel Information from Press
For Immediate Release Ottawa – Today, May 23, 2018, the BCCLA will make oral arguments at the Supreme Court of Canada in a critical case for the freedom of the […]
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 […]
Supreme Court releases mixed decisions on privacy of text messages.
December 8, 2017 For Immediate Release OTTAWA – Today, December 8, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada issued judgments in two cases critical to defining Canadians’ privacy interests in text […]
83 organizations and experts from 5 nations demand “Five Eyes” respect strong encryption
Today, 83 organizations and individuals from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States sent letters to their respective governments insisting that government officials defend strong encryption. […]
FreshTalk:BRINK – Druick, Vonn + Hennessy in Conversation
New Media Gallery and New Westminster Arts Services are pleased to present three exceptional women in conversation; Zoë Druick, Micheal Vonn and Kate Hennessey. Interdisciplinary and multidimensional, Fresh Talk offers […]
BCCLA at Supreme Court of Canada to Argue for Strong Privacy Protections when Police Collect Text Messages
For immediate release OTTAWA – On Thursday, March 23, 2017, the BCCLA will make oral arguments at the Supreme Court of Canada in two cases critical to defining Canadians’ privacy […]
Supreme Court of Canada upholds strong protections against warrantless search and seizure
For immediate release OTTAWA – Today, March 17, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its decision in R. v. Paterson. Among other issues, the case considered whether there were […]