EPISODE · May 24, 2025 · 18 MIN
News Summary May 24th, 2025
from Access and Privacy Online
This is your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, May 24th. Off the top, an American hacker pleads guilty in the PowerSchool data breach, while a controversial Trump-backed snitch line raises alarms as it can collect information on Canadians. We also cover significant data breaches and cyber incidents affecting global companies, including a major development concerning your genetic data if you've ever used 23andMe. Finally, we'll preview an upcoming discussion on the troubling state of privacy and access to information in Alberta. Strange days indeed—let's dive in. Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/20250524-access-and-privacy-online/ Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2025-season-episode-21/ 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, May 24th. Off the top, an American hacker pleads guilty in the PowerSchool data breach, while a controversial Trump-backed snitch line raises alarms as it can collect information on Canadians. We also cover significant data breaches and cyber incidents affecting global companies, including a major development concerning your genetic data if you've ever used 23andMe. Finally, we'll preview an upcoming discussion on the troubling state of privacy and access to information in Alberta. Strange days indeed—let's dive in. Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/20250524-access-and-privacy-online/ Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2025-season-episode-21/ 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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