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OPC supports PIAC call for CRTC to clarify rules for tracing apps

While it believes the CRTC's existing definition of "customer confidential information" is broad enough to protect the use of the IP addresses and phone numbers of those using the federal COVID-19 alert app and its Alberta ABTraceTogether counterpart, the federal privacy watchdog has said it would support the...

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CRTC seeks further information on telecoms’ paper billing practices

A CRTC consultation on paper billing practices in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors is continuing, with the commission requesting that all major companies respond to a series of questions about their provision of paper bills to customers.  The CRTC launched the consultation in March, with...

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