Archive (Tag: education)
Explaining Cookies in the Internet Age
The other night I overheard my daughter say, “I don’t know what cookies are. I just accept them whenever they come up.” This got me to thinking. I, too, blindly accept the offer of cookies (real or digital) without giving it a second thought. But what are we really doing when we just accept cookies... read more
When AI Turns Dark
Warning: this blog contains details about suicide. If you are struggling with your mental health, call 988 for 24/7 voice or text support or visit 988.ca Sewell Setzer III is a name you may not know. He was a Florida youth who took his life in February 2024 at age 16. Shortly after he turned... read more
Act on your “Right to Know”
As taxpayers, it can feel like you write blank cheques to the public institutions that serve you. But Saskatchewan citizens represent more than a mere well-spring of funds; they bear the responsibility of holding public bodies to account. To achieve this end, you might be interested to know: why a particular contract was awarded by... read more
School is in Session
Are you: New to the access and privacy field? Working in access and privacy but looking for additional training? Completing access and privacy tasks such as access to information requests or complaints into alleged breaches of privacy as a “side of the desk” job but have no real experience in it? Navigating the access and... read more