Topic: British Columbia
British Columbia has seen significant controversies surrounding free speech and privacy, highlighted by cases of censorship and surveillance. From tribunals penalizing individuals for their opinions to the use of AI in policing private conversations, the province’s approach raises concerns about individual liberties. The ongoing tension between government regulations and personal freedoms highlights the need for vigilance against censorship and mass surveillance.
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BC Tribunal Clears Student of “Hate Speech” Charge Over COVID-19 Video
A student who shared a pandemic video in a private chat walked away cleared, with a tribunal drawing a line…
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The $750,000 Opinion: How a B.C. Tribunal Silenced a School Trustee
The man who called gender ideology education “child abuse” now owes $750,000 for saying so; not in a courtroom, but…
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From Private Conversation to Police Report in the Age of AI
Eight months of flagged conversations, five wrongful death lawsuits, and a Canadian school shooting later, lawmakers have found their argument…
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BC Nurse Fined and Suspended Over Gender Policy Criticism
What began as a three-word message became a 332-page inquisition.
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Canadian Court Upholds Ban on Clearview AI’s Unconsented Facial Data Collection in British Columbia
Clearview AI faces a major roadblock as a Canadian court upholds a ban on its unauthorized collection of facial data.
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British Columbia Withholds Restaurant’s Liquor License in Retaliation When the Restaurant Asked for a Warrant Before Handing Over Surveillance Footage
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth found the warrant request “unacceptable.”
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Doctors who are accused of spreading “misleading information” could be jailed under new British Columbia law
Jail terms, huge fines, and more for doctors who don’t tow the line.
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Tim Hortons offers customers a free coffee and baked item in settlement for spying on people
The company’s invasive tracking was revealed this year.
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Tim Hortons app constantly tracked users, noted when they visited rivals
Extensive surveillance.
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Facebook bans, locks out, Freedom Convoy admin
Both personal and business accounts affected.
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British Columbia Premier tells businesses to call police if people ignore vaccine passport rules
And no exceptions are allowed.