New digital charter to safeguard Canadians’ data, tackle online hate speech

TORONTO – The Feds appear poised to reform Canada’s digital privacy laws with Tuesday’s announcement of a new digital charter.Speaking to the Empire Club of Canada, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Navdeep Bains said the ten-point charter outlines what Canadians can expect from the government in relation to issues like universal access to the digital world, safety and security, control over personal data, fair competition in the online marketplace, and keeping digital platforms free from hate and violent extremism."Canadians' trust in the digital world is shaken. But in this new age, Canada's competitiveness will depend on our ability...