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Facial recognition technology is one of the most racist weapons in the police arsenal

So long as the police are using it, surveillance tech like facial recognition is helping to power systemic racism.

Over 75 civil society organizations and experts call for immediate ban on police use of facial recognition technology

Joint statement calls on the federal government to act and protect the privacy of Canadians
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Ban Police Use of Facial Recognition in Canada

Sign the petition to ban the police use of facial recognition technology in Canada!
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Fight the Link Tax in Canada!

Tell Minister Guilbeault to kill the Netflix Tax and Link Tax NOW!

COVID Shield could be a positive first step for privacy

But there is much more to do to substantively address COVID-19 and privacy

CRTC Further Delays Affordable Fibre Internet in Canada

New proceeding leaves fibre Internet customers with few options and high prices
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11 things Canada should do now to close the Digital Divide for good

Our brief to Parliament’s INDU committee calls on the Canadian government to bridge the vital gap in Internet access as quickly and permanently as possible, and to protect our fundamental rights & freedoms as they weigh technologies to address the pandemic.
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Tips for protest safety during the pandemic

Are you considering attending one of the ongoing protests against racial injustice? OpenMedia has put together tips on doing so as safely and securely as you can.
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Say NO to the FCC Speech Police

President Trump has signed an executive order that would make Ajit Pai’s FCC the central rule-maker for what kinds of content appear on the Internet. But we can stop this! Sign the petition now.

National coalition calls for universal affordable Internet access

COVID-19 highlights the need for governments to act urgently to provide high-speed Internet to every household in Canada

OpenMedia works to keep the Internet open, affordable, and surveillance-free. We create community-driven campaigns to engage, educate, and empower people to safeguard the Internet.

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