We’re taking the week off, but here at FIPA we just wanted to let you all know we will be back next week for more access and privacy stories, as well as an analysis of the BC municipal election. So, look out for that. We look forward to digging in and sharing our insights on this election and getting back to reporting on these important stories.

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Access and Privacy Commentaries: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-commentary/

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This is your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, October 31.

This week: the Crime Stoppers breach, Canada’s digital regulator, and student aid under scrutiny. Then, AI safety, American transparency battles, and the global scam industry.

With municipal and provincial elections across the country, the dust is still settling around newly elected leadership.

In the days and weeks ahead, FIPA will be looking at what those leaders committed to on access, privacy, and public accountability.

We’ll bring you analysis to help track those commitments, hold elected officials accountable, and encourage better decisions in the public interest. Be sure to tune in in the weeks and months ahead.

Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/nm/20261031-access-and-privacy-online

Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2026-season-episode-44

Voterprivacy.ca: www.voterprivacy.ca

OIPC launches consultation on large-volume freedom of information requests

• Participate in the consultation: https://surveys.crcresearch.com/S2/?st=kgzAN%2FgooJGI58DXBDXA4TMM35It2LATScaIYjUahOg%3D

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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/

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This is your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, October 3rd.

This week: campaign apps test voter privacy, a health chatbot connects care and commerce, AI agents breach digital boundaries, and public records expose hidden detention practices.

Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/nm/20261003-access-and-privacy-online

Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2026-season-episode-40

Voterprivacy.ca: www.voterprivacy.ca

OIPC launches consultation on large volume freedom of information requests

• Participate in the consultation: https://surveys.crcresearch.com/S2/?st=kgzAN%2FgooJGI58DXBDXA4TMM35It2LATScaIYjUahOg%3D

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Send comments to FIPAOnline@fipa.bc.ca

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/

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This is your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, October 10.

This week: voter privacy, a stalled citizenship guide, student-aid spending, workplace AI, a U.S. court-system breach, and Norway’s proposed smart-glasses restrictions.

Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/nm/20261010-access-and-privacy-online

Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2026-season-episode-41

Voterprivacy.ca : www.voterprivacy.ca

OIPC launches consultation on large volume freedom of information requests

• Participate in the consultation: https://surveys.crcresearch.com/S2/?st=kgzAN%2FgooJGI58DXBDXA4TMM35It2LATScaIYjUahOg%3D

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Send comments to FIPAOnline@fipa.bc.ca

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.

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This is your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, October 17.

This week: election privacy, public records, and a university data breach. We’ll examine AI oversight, American accountability gaps, and international disputes over information and personal safety.

Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/nm/20261017-access-and-privacy-online

Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2026-season-episode-42

Voterprivacy.ca: www.voterprivacy.ca

OIPC launches consultation on large-volume freedom of information requests

• Participate in the consultation: https://surveys.crcresearch.com/S2/?st=kgzAN%2FgooJGI58DXBDXA4TMM35It2LATScaIYjUahOg%3D

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Send comments to FIPAOnline@fipa.bc.ca

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.

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This is your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, September 19th.

This week: banking without answers, access rights upheld, privacy lessons in classrooms, data-centre secrecy, America’s ballot battles, and new safeguards for students using AI.

Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/nm/20260919-access-and-privacy-online

Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2026-season-episode-38

Voterprivacy.ca: www.voterprivacy.ca

OIPC launches consultation on large volume freedom of information requests

• Participate in the consultation: https://surveys.crcresearch.com/S2/?st=kgzAN%2FgooJGI58DXBDXA4TMM35It2LATScaIYjUahOg%3D

Migrants Right to Protest Petition: https://migrantrights.ca/RightToProtest/

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Send comments to FIPAOnline@fipa.bc.ca

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/

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This is your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, September 12th.

Today: B.C.’s Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner announces consultation and a new approach to access delays; migrants defending their right to protest; courts confronting secrecy; expanding police surveillance; and U.S. whistleblowers warning about dangerous shortcuts.

Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/nm/20260912-access-and-privacy-online

Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2026-season-episode-37

Voterprivacy.ca: www.voterprivacy.ca

OIPC launches consultation on large volume freedom of information requests:

• News Release: https://www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/news-releases/3239
• Participate in the consultation: https://surveys.crcresearch.com/S2/?st=kgzAN%2FgooJGI58DXBDXA4TMM35It2LATScaIYjUahOg%3D

ICLMG De Risking Event Registration:

• https://fipa.bc.ca/nm/the-damage-of-de-risking-iclmg-report-launch
• https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MCUSjhejQtywhfEFrXzrtg#/registration

Migrants Right to Protest Petition: https://migrantrights.ca/RightToProtest/

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Send comments to FIPAOnline@fipa.bc.ca

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/

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This is your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, September 5th.

This week: Ontario’s student-aid warning signs, a court fight over the right to be forgotten, a whistleblower warning that a rushed U.S. Postal Service system could put mail ballots at risk, and Meta’s new rules for young users. Let’s dive in.

Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/nm/20260905-access-and-privacy-online

Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2026-season-episode-36

FIPA voterprivacy.ca

• Voterprivacy.ca: www.voterprivacy.ca

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Send comments to FIPAOnline@fipa.bc.ca

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