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Chapter 8.5
Technology and Privacy: Protecting Digital Rights in Canada
Explore how Canadian law, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and emerging legislation like Bill C-27 protect personal information in an era of surveillance capitalism and algorithmic decision-making.
What You'll Learn
PIPEDA and Bill C-27 govern Canadian private-sector data privacy rights.
Section 8 Charter protections extend to digital data and surveillance.
Clearview AI case exposed serious gaps in Canadian biometric privacy.
Surveillance capitalism and algorithmic bias threaten marginalized Canadian communities.
What You'll Practice
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Students analyze Canadian privacy legislation including PIPEDA and Bill C-27.
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Learners apply Charter rights to digital surveillance and privacy cases.
3
Questions test knowledge of key privacy terms and Canadian institutions.
Why This Matters
Understanding technology and privacy empowers students to protect their personal information, critically evaluate surveillance practices, and participate as informed citizens in shaping Canada's digital future.
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Privacy Law
Digital Rights
Surveillance
Data Protection
Algorithmic Bias
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