The Federal Trade Commission and privacy enforcement authorities from 11 countries around the world recently launched the Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN), a new network that promotes information sharing and international assistance in enforcement of privacy laws. Today the network unveiled GPEN’s public website, www.privacyenforcement.net. The new website is designed to promote public awareness of the…
Category: Non-U.S.
Intrusive screening may land at Canadian airports: privacy czar
Sarah Schmidt reports: Canada’s privacy watchdog has warned that even more intrusive “naked” screening machines at airports could be in the works with the federal government’s emphasis on national security. Speaking to members of the Canadian Bar Association, Jennifer Stoddart on Monday highlighted national security as one of the pressing issues that keeps her “up…
German gov gives Google Street View privacy deadline
Chris Williams reports: German officials have given Google until December 7 to set acceptable privacy standards for its Street View service. Other tech firms including Apple have also been asked to collaborate on a voluntary privacy charter for geographical services, under threat of legislation. Interior minister Thomas de Maiziere summoned industry representatives yesterday amid public…
Ca: CIPPIC granted leave to intervene in Crookes v. Newton
Today, the Supreme Court of Canada granted CIPPIC leave to intervene in Crookes v. Newton. The case, on appeal from the B.C. Court of Appeal, has raised the issue of whether and under what circumstances posting a hyperlink to online content that contains defamatory statements can amount to publication of that content. The plaintiff, Crookes, argues that posting…