This is your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, November 22nd.
There’s a lot happening on the access and privacy front across Canada this week—especially at the local level.
We begin with two important reports about artificial intelligence: one municipal government adopting a responsible-use policy and another analysis warning that “shadow AI” is already posing silent risks inside Canada’s healthcare system.
We then turn to a major set of findings from provincial privacy watchdogs on the PowerSchool data breach—and a series of access and information-governance stories from across the country, including everything from flood-related FOI threats in Ontario to Manitoba’s struggling home-care system and a new privacy coordinator in Three Rivers.
From there, we shift to the United States, where three Associated Press investigations outline the escalating impacts of President Trump’s immigration and enforcement policies. And finally, we take a closer look at new AP reporting—supported by access requests—documenting a surge in Palestinian deaths inside Israeli custody.
One more note: Bill C-4 is now moving toward the Senate, and as politicians look to exempt themselves from Canada’s privacy laws, the personal information of Canadians is increasingly at risk. You’ll find links in the show notes to learn more and to make your voice heard.
Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/nm/20251122-access-and-privacy-online/
Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2025-season-episode-47
Protect your rights, Canadian MPs need to:
Stop Bill C-2 https://iclmg.ca/stop-bill-c-2/
Stop Bill C-4 Part 4 https://fipa.bc.ca/bill-c-4-2025/
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