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

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OIPC launches consultation on large-volume freedom of information requests

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Writing: Shaun Fisk | Production: Patrick Farnsworth | Music: Breakmaster Cylinder

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