cippic.bsky.social
The Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic is Canada’s first and only public interest technology law clinic. We are based at the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Law, Technology and Society. Find us here: www.cippic.ca.
👤 Joined on 25 February 2024
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@cippic.bsky.socialI had the honour of appearing and presenting oral argument at the Supreme Court of Canada yesterday, on behalf of the @bccla.bsky.social intervening in Facebook Inc v Privacy Commissioner of Canada. A central issue was whether FB obtained valid consent under PIPEDA to disclose user data to 3P apps.
Show PostThe hearing webcast (and other interveners' factums, which I would also recommend reading) is available below. Thank you to @bccla.bsky.social / Vibert Jack for trusting me with this, and co-counsel Mark Phillips for bringing me on & being supportive throughout this process!!
Show PostThankful to have been able to turn to brilliant women like @kristenthomasen.bsky.social & @jroselkim.bsky.social, & esp @kate-ro.bsky.social who mooted this w/ me & among other advice, encouraged simplifictn, saving the Justices from being subjected to a frantic desc of deep-sea anglerfish anatomy 🐟
Show PostAlso, this is neither here nor there but @cippic.bsky.social's factum for this was amazing & everyone should read it!! Makes the case resoundingly that PIPEDA isn't meant to "balance", because privacy is a human right whc clearly outweighs commercial interests, and proposes a better approach:
Show PostDon’t miss our last CIPPIC Summer Speaker Series: Telecommunications in Canada with Chairperson Vicky Eatrides and Deputy Executive Director Rachelle Frenette from the CRTC! 🗓 July 30, 2025 🕐 1PM EST 📍 Hybrid (in-person and online) 🎟 Free with registration www.eventbrite.ca/e/cippic-sum...
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