EPISODE · Apr 5, 2025 · 19 MIN
News Summary April 5th, 2025
from Access and Privacy Online
This is your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, April 5th, and we are entering week three of the federal election here in Canada. On the radar this week: Police record-keeping and the growing role of AI both inside and outside the courtroom. Two scandals involving taxpayer dollars and questions of political accountability. Updates on environmental topics shaped by access to information. Broader stories from Canada, the U.S., and abroad. And a reminder about how your personal data—including DNA—can be affected when a company goes bankrupt. Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/20250405-access-and-privacy-online/ Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2025-season-episode-14/ Support these efforts by subscribing or donating. Send comments to [email protected] Our Contributors: Writing: Shaun Fisk | Production: Patrick Farnsworth | Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Access and Privacy Online: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-online/ News stories through the Canadian Press and Feedly. Available through: PodBean, Apple iTunes, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM. ListenNotes, Podchaser, Boomplay
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This is your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, April 5th, and we are entering week three of the federal election here in Canada. On the radar this week: Police record-keeping and the growing role of AI both inside and outside the courtroom. Two scandals involving taxpayer dollars and questions of political accountability. Updates on environmental topics shaped by access to information. Broader stories from Canada, the U.S., and abroad. And a reminder about how your personal data—including DNA—can be affected when a company goes bankrupt. Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/20250405-access-and-privacy-online/ Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2025-season-episode-14/ Support these efforts by subscribing or donating. Send comments to [email protected] Our Contributors: Writing: Shaun Fisk | Production: Patrick Farnsworth | Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Access and Privacy Online: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-online/ News stories through the Canadian Press and Feedly. Available through: PodBean, Apple iTunes, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM. ListenNotes, Podchaser, Boomplay
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