Big Brother in Seniors Care: Surveillance Technology, Ethics, and Privacy
Join us on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014 at 11:30 AM for session two of the “Care to Chat” Speaker Series titled “Big Brother in Seniors Care: Surveillance Technology, Ethics, and Privacy”. This event will […]
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 […]
BC Civil Liberties Association calling on EU to increase data protection
By Martin MacMahon/cknw.com Published June 29, 2013 The BC Civil Liberties Association and several other organizations promoting the protection of internet privacy have signed a ‘Washington Statement’ calling on the […]
BC Civil Liberties Association questions RCMP techniques used in investigating alleged terror plot
By Julia Foy/globalnews.ca Published July 4, 2013 The B.C. Civil Liberties Association is watching the case of the alleged terrorist bombers with great interest. Police say several potential bombs were […]
Changes to RCMP Accountability Fall Far Short
 From time to time, the BCCLA hosts guest blog posts in order to further public discussion on topics of interest. This guest blog post represents the author’s personal opinion […]
Public speaks out against border reality TV show
BCCLA delivers over 1400 forms filled out by individuals refusing permission to be filmed to CBSA, Shaw TV and show producers VANCOUVER – In less than a month, over fourteen […]
Privacy Concerns Persist over Filming for Reality Television at Border Crossing
You might have heard of reality show Border Security: Canada’s Front Line after it received criticism earlier this year for documenting the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) on a […]
BORDERS NOT FOR REALITY TV: BCCLA to challenge Canadian authorities over reality TV filming at border
BCCLA launches on-line form for travelers to refuse consent for reality TV filming when crossing the border Watchdog makes public call for travelers whose privacy rights have been violated; intends […]
The Gazette Op-Ed: Where Are the Olympic Street Cams When We Need Them?
 By Concerned Vancouver Citizen/GastownGazette.com Published on May 13, 2013  Vancouver residents saw a state-of-the-art street camera system arrive before the 2010 Olympics and then watched most of it […]
FTW Friday: Exploitative “Border Security” episode won’t air
 By Hillary Di Menna/This.org Published on May 10, 2013  The separation of families and deportation make good television according to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Minister Vic Toews. The […]
