Why is a kids’ social media ban bad policy? Does the ban actually work? Doesn’t polling show overwhelming public support for a ban? Why is mandated age verification a privacy risk? If the ban is “temporary,” why does it matter? If not a ban, then what?
The government is expected to table the Digital Safety Act on Wednesday with reports that it will include a ban on social media for those under 16, framed as a “temporary” measure that platforms can…
The kids' social media ban will be introduced today. Beyond the ineffectiveness and privacy risks of a ban, the US just told the UK it opposes broad bans, compelled government ID collection, and tech age estimation for 13-16 year olds. Trade battle brewing?
I was happy to join CTV This Morning to talk about the upcoming social media ban for kids and why it is bad policy that is likely to be ineffective and place everyone’s privacy at risk.
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The RCMP and CSIS at the committee table as witnesses during Bill C-22 clause-by-clause review. The Privacy Commissioner of Canada deliberately excluded by Liberal MPs. Pretty telling of the government’s view on striking a balance on lawful access.
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I’ve posted a long FAQ with everything you need to know about a kids’ social media ban. Key takeaway: it is an ineffective and harmful policy that raises privacy concerns for tens of millions of Canadians through mandated age verification requirements.
First sign of a thaw on Bill C-22's metadata requirement: the government now says it is open to shortening the mandatory metadata retention period.
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Conservatives have put forward a motion to allow the committee to split Bill C-22 so that Part 1 of lawful access can move quickly and allow more study of Part 2, which involves metadata retention and security issues. Motion being debated right now.
