New game for social media in Olympics
The 70,000 volunteers for the 2012 London Summer Olympics will have to think twice about what they upload to Facebook, tweet or blog. They have essentially been "hushed" from discussing certain topics in certain ways by the International Olympic Committee ("IOC") throughout the Olympic Games. Full Story

Report on privacy tackles airport security
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) recently tabled its Annual Report on the Privacy Act. Full Story

Expect focus on virtual wallets in 2012
Here are some tech developments to look out for in 2012. Full Story

There's virtually no end to cool tech toys
If you are looking for a gift to buy someone who seems to have or want the latest tech products, here are some suggestions. Full Story

Social media policy a good idea
Social media blurs the lines between the personal and work life of employees, and employers are faced with the difficult task of regulating its use in and out of the workplace. Full Story

Changes clean up privacy laws
The Canadian government recently introduced Bill C-12 (the Safeguarding Canadians' Personal Information Act) that contains amendments to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Full Story

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