News Summary March 28th, 2026

This is your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, March 28th.  This week, Ontario’s government is moving to shield political records from access-to-information laws, and it has set up a direct clash with the province’s independent privacy commissioner.  At the federal level, a new bill aimed at protecting Canada’s electoral system is raising early questions—including whether privacy concerns are addressed.  We’re also tracking cybersecurity developments across Canada, including fallout from the Nova Scotia Power breach and a blackmail attempt targeting a sitting legislator.  Internationally, a U.S. jury has found Meta responsible for harms to children, as governments continue to look at how to regulate social media and artificial intelligence.  Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/nm/20260328-access-and-privacy-online  Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2026-season-episode-13  FIPA Bill C-4  Bill C-4 Dashboard: https://fipa.bc.ca/fipa-bill-c-4-part-4-dashboard/   Bill C-4 Backgrounder: https://fipa.bc.ca/bill-c-4-background/  FIPA E-petition page: https://fipa.bc.ca/upcoming-hoc-e-petition    House of Commons E-Petition: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Sign/e-7237    Donate to Help Us Reach More Canadians: https://fipa.bc.ca/pr/donate-c4/  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