Federal government launches pilot open data portal Posted on March 10, 2011 by Jennifer Kavur 10 March 2011, ComputerWorld Canada While open data activists are pleased by the launch, they’re also concerned about some licensing provisions. UPDATED to reflect the removal of one offending licensing clause.
Canada’s info, privacy bodies want open government Posted on September 2, 2010 by Jennifer Kavur 02 Sep 2010, ComputerWorld Canada Canada’s information and privacy commissioners have become advocates for open government, issuing a joint resolution and a call for all levels of government across the country to follow their lead.
Canada takes leading role in Facebook privacy issues Posted on August 19, 2009 by Jennifer Kavur 19 Aug 2009, ComputerWorld Canada Discussions between Facebook and the Privacy Commissioner of Canada over the social networking site’s compliance with Canadian federal privacy law are moving along smoothly. Lawyers and analysts say the chances of the issue escalating to court are slim.
Budget commits $50 million to quantum computing centre Posted on January 28, 2009 by Jennifer Kavur 28 Jan 2009, ComputerWorld Canada With matching funds from the province of Ontario and RIM founder Mike Lazaridis, University of Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing will receive $150 million to build a research facility and attract talent.
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