News Summary December 13th, 2025

This is your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, December 13th.   As we head into the holiday season, it’s another big week for access and privacy. Local Journalism Initiative reporting uncovers serious questions about water safety, council transparency, and digital surveillance at home. Nationally, we’re seeing renewed pressure around the Ring of Fire, critical minerals, and Indigenous consent. Around the world, governments are reshaping whistleblower protections, social media rules for kids, and even how far U.S. presidential power can reach.  We’ll move from Canadian access-to-information stories, through whistleblowers and privacy on campus and in our streets, before turning to international developments, U.S. institutional dynamics, and America’s growing influence on the digital rights of travelers.  Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/nm/20251213-access-and-privacy-online  Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2025-season-episode-50  FIPA on Bill C-4   UPDATED Call to Action https://fipa.bc.ca/bill-c-4-2025/   FIPA Bill C-4 Part 4 Dashboard https://fipa.bc.ca/fipa-bill-c-4-part-4-dashboard/   Bill C-4 Part 4 line-by-line and brief  https://fipa.bc.ca/bill-c-4-part-4-line-by-line-and-brief/   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