Canada's Privacy Commissioner heads global team in first-ever internet privacy sweep

OTTAWA – The Privacy Commissioner of Canada is coordinating a group of 19 agencies from around the world taking part this week in the first-ever international internet privacy sweep. The sweep is an initiative of the Global Privacy Enforcement Network, which connects privacy enforcement authorities to promote and support cooperation in cross-border enforcement of laws protecting privacy. During the week, participating authorities will dedicate individuals within their organization to search the Internet in a coordinated effort to assess privacy issues related to a common theme. “Privacy issues have become global and they require a global response,” said Privacy Commissioner of...