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It’s garbage day for unused apps: Tips for individuals for increasing the security of mobile devices

Kim Covert , June 29, 2023 - PIPEDA, Advice for individuals, Data mining, Location, Privacy education, Consent

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Playing your part in protecting privacy

Philippe Dufresne , May 5, 2023 - Individual, Advice for individuals, Internet and online, PIPEDA, Consent, Technology

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Playing with privacy

OPC blogger , December 1, 2022 - PIPEDA, Individual, Advice for individuals, Internet and online, Video, Youth Privacy, Advertising and Marketing, Technology

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Having a Data Privacy Week ‘family tech talk’

OPC blogger , January 24, 2022 - PIPEDA, Individual, Advice for individuals, Data mining, Internet and online, Cybersecurity, Privacy education, Youth Privacy, Economics of personal information, Internet of things

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Remote access: Opening the door to your personal information

OPC blogger , December 9, 2021 - PIPEDA, Individual, Advice for individuals, Identity theft and fraud, Internet and online, Technology

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Making playtime safer in the Internet of Toys

OPC blogger , December 2, 2021 - PIPEDA, Individual, Advice for individuals, Internet and online, Cybersecurity, Privacy education, Retail, Youth Privacy, Economics of personal information, Internet of things, Technology

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Back to school tips for playing it safe online

OPC blogger , September 2, 2021 - PIPEDA, Individual, Advice for individuals, Data mining, Reputation, Identity theft and fraud, Internet and online, Location, Cybersecurity, Privacy education, Social networking, Youth Privacy, Advertising and Marketing, Economics of personal information, Online Behavioural Advertising, Technology

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The SIM card swap scam: What it is and what you can do to minimize risk

OPC blogger , March 12, 2020 - PIPEDA, Individual, Advice for individuals, Publications, Publications, Dated Content, Identity theft and fraud, Internet and online, Technology

Smart phones offer many benefits, including convenience and easier communication. Many people feel they can’t live without them, and use their devices for banking, shopping, paying bills, account verification and to access social media.

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