CIRA invests $1M in projects pushing privacy, cybersecurity

OTTAWA – The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is putting $1 million towards 21 projects aimed at promoting digital literacy around privacy, cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things (IoT).CIRA said that its Community Investment Program funds projects run by Canadian not-for-profits, charities and research institutions that build a stronger, safer and more accessible Internet for Canadians. It has supported 99 projects with over $4.2 million in contributions over the last four years.This slate of projects includes a guidebook and online resource to help Canadians protect their privacy and personal data when crossing the U.S.-Canada border; and research in to the privacy...