Privacy Commissioner launches public consultations on on-line consumer tracking, targeting

OTTAWA – Canada’s Privacy Commissioner has announced a series of public consultations on privacy issues related to the on-line tracking, profiling and targeting of consumers by marketers and other businesses.The consultation process kicked off on Monday with a call for participation by interested parties. It is asking for written submissions, due March 15, and is also seeking individuals wishing to take part in formal discussion panels to be held in Toronto in April and Montreal in May.The intent is to canvass a range of views from business, government, academics, consumer associations and civil society to assist the Office in the development...