Who’s protecting your privates?
Who’s protecting your...
According to managing director Julius Azarcon’s 5 year old nephew, it’s his uncle Julius! Thus began, the “Effectively Partnering Information Security and Privacy” presentation to the York Technology Association (YTA) members at their monthly luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel...
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Google Buzz at OPC
Google Buzz at OPC...
Having already investigated privacy issues regarding Facebook last year, the Office of Privacy  Commissioner of Canada has now taken on Google; proving that the office will not tolerate privacy infringements by online giants during its watch. “We have seen a storm of protest...
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Cookies that come back in a Flash
Cookies that come back ...
More than half of the sites that you visit will be using Flash cookies to store information about users, according to a study performed by UC Berkely researchers . The report showed that some are using these cookies to regenerate HTTP cookies previously eliminated. Adding insult to...
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Seminar - Partnering Information Security and Privacy
Seminar - Partnering In...
On Wednesday July 29th 2009, we will be hosting a Privacy and Data Protection Seminar at the Toronto Board of Trade.  Our special guest speaker will be Anita Fineberg, LL.B. who is a very dynamic speaker, course leader and trainer and has spoken at privacy conferences and workshops...
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Eosensa joins the IAPP
Eosensa joins the IAPP...
  Eosensa is pleased to join the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) as a corporate member.  The IAPP is responsible for developing and launching the first broad-based credential granting program in information privacy, the Certified Information Privacy Professional...
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Should Your Company Block Facebook?
Should Your Company Blo...
As a privacy and security professional, I am often asked what other companies are doing with regards to social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, etc. Most recently, a mid-level manager at one of my business clients had mentioned that he would like to block facebook and wanted...
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Ex-Employees Stealing Company Confidential Information
Ex-Employees Stealing C...
With the current trend in unemployment increasing at a rapid rate and no clear signs that the end to this recession is near, the risk and motivation for stealing confidential company information is rising. As reported by CNN, a recent survey conducted by Symantec corporation (...
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Canadian Privacy Laws: Transferring Personal Information Across the Border?
Canadian Privacy Laws: ...
PIPEDA: Transferring Personal Information Across the Border? If you are not clear on what your company is required to do under PIPEDA with regards to the transfer of personal information across the border, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner Canada has released a set of guidelines...
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Data Privacy Day
Data Privacy Day...
Today is Data Privacy Day, designed to raise awareness and generate discussion about data privacy practices and rights, Data Privacy Day activities in the U.S.A, Canada, and 27 European countries have included privacy professionals, corporations, government officials, and representatives,...
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Tired of unsolicited phone calls?
Tired of unsolicited ph...
Sick and tired of the telemarketer phone calls you receive at home while trying to enjoy a quiet dinner with your family? I sure was. So on December 17th 2008 I added my home phone number to Canada’s National Do Not Call Registry. After which telemarketers have 31 days to remove...
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