Why telecom transparency reporting in Canada still falls short

Telecom reporting consistent with the guidelines should be made mandatory and given the Liberal government’s commitment to openness and transparency, it should be ready to add disclosure of government requests for personal information to the list of transparency reforms.
A restored CNCP counter on display at the Saskatchewan Railway Museum.
OTTAWA—Canadian telecom company privacy practices were back in the spotlight this month with the release of a transparency report from Rogers Communications. The report provides new insights into how much—or how little—Canadians know about when their personal information is disclosed to govern...

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