Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbotsThe bill also aims to make AI chatbots safer by setting up a digital regulator to establish safety standards, a government official said. C...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
Apple, Google push for judicial oversight in Canada online safety billApple and Google are urging Canada to amend Bill C-22, seeking judicial oversight to prevent secret orders that could force them to break e...
27 May, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Apple, Meta warn Canadian bill could force them to weaken encryptionApple and Meta are opposing Canada's Bill C-22, arguing it could force them to break device and service encryption. Law enforcement claims ...
08 May, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Canada takes a page out of Trump's immigration playbook; announces policies to tighten bordersCanada has introduced the Strong Borders Act, granting authorities greater control over borders, security, and immigration. The legislation...
23 Jun, 2025, 02.54 PM IST
Canada’s digital future at risk: is achieving digital sovereignty the key to protecting its future?Canada is at a crucial point, needing to establish its digital sovereignty due to reliance on US tech giants and evolving geopolitical issu...
06 May, 2025, 06.18 PM IST
China says acted 'in accordance with the law' after 4 Canadians executedChina has defended its recent execution of four Canadians convicted of drug offences, despite condemnation from Canada. Beijing argues thes...
21 Mar, 2025, 04.20 PM IST
Boldest strike yet? Canada’s new shocking retaliation plan against the U.S. could be blocking this website that could leave millions of Americans high and dryCanadians propose banning Pornhub in the US to retaliate in the trade war, while 16 states already block the site over privacy laws. Explor...
15 Mar, 2025, 11.45 PM IST
Canada watchdog probing X's use of personal data in AI models' trainingThe Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada said in a statement on Thursday that it launched the probe after receiving a complaint. Th...
28 Feb, 2025, 09.13 AM IST
After India, TikTok faces heat in Canada. Why Trudeau government wants to shutdown its operations?The Canadian government ordered Chinese-owned TikTok's business in the country to be dissolved, citing national-security risks. The Justin ...
08 Nov, 2024, 03.54 PM IST
Canada shuts TikTok's offices over national security risksThe app, hugely popular around the world, will still be available for people to use in Canada, according to François-Philippe Champagne, th...
08 Nov, 2024, 07.55 AM IST
Canada to launch probe into OpenAI over privacy concernsThe launch of chatbot sensation ChatGPT has fueled an AI race among tech giants such as Alphabet Inc and Meta, leaving governments in a tou...
26 May, 2023, 12.16 AM IST
Canadian privacy regulators launch joint investigation into TikTokThe federal privacy regulator, as well as provincial counterparts in Quebec, British Columbia and Alberta, will examine whether TikTok's pr...
24 Feb, 2023, 08.59 AM IST
Digital rights body questions India's move to seek backdoor access to encrypted communicationThe UK home department, this Sunday, issued a joint statement signed by governments of Australia, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand and the...
16 Oct, 2020, 11.07 AM IST
7,059 Indian nationals lodged in foreign jailsSteps taken by Indian missions include requesting local authorities for speedy trials, seeking remission of sentence, providing advice and ...
15 Mar, 2017, 08.01 PM IST
Laws must comply with privacy principles: PanelThe ensuing uncertainty underscores the need for India to enact a privacy law in keeping with a trend in US, Europe, Canada and Australia.
02 Aug, 2015, 10.49 AM IST
- Facebook has addressed privacy concerns: Canada
Canada's privacy commissioner says Facebook has addressed concerns raised a year ago over third-party access to users' information.
22 Sep, 2010, 09.10 PM IST
- Ten nations call on Google to better defend privacy
Officials from 10 nations have banded together to demand that Internet giant Google make greater efforts to defend people's privacy.
21 Apr, 2010, 02.19 PM IST