News Summary July 18th, 2026

This is your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, July 18th.  This week: FIPA calls for stronger federal privacy law; provinces narrow access to records; AI expansion tests energy, consent, and political accountability; and U.S. investigations raise new concerns for public records and press freedom.  Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/nm/20260718-access-and-privacy-online  Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2026-season-episode-29  FIPA voterprivacy.ca  Voterprivacy.ca: www.voterprivacy.ca  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, Feedly, and ICLMG.  Available through: PodBean, Apple iTunes,  YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM. ListenNotes,  Podchaser, Boomplay