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Academic research unit at @UofT investigating novel threats to democracy, human rights, and global security in the digital ecosystem.

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“It’s a far more intrusive and invasive technology as compared to other tools that are available to law enforcement.”- @caparsons t.co/YJk1s3ZTBn
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Remember when leaked fitness tracker data inadvertently revealed the location of "secret" military bases? #TBT t.co/oZRnXwWxNE t.co/V5zJkB75ID
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"The problem with Chinese cybersecurity laws, @RonDeibert said, is that they also require companies operating in China "to turn over user data to state authorities on demand -- Apple now included."" t.co/Db3IXnXIiw
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Applications for Citizen Lab Summer Institute 2018 are now open! Submit your session proposal today and mark your calendars for June 13-15 #CLSI18 t.co/8S9I1W3RUN
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Political prisoner. Syrian opposition leader. Toronto academic. @nouraaljizawi is a force to be reckoned with t.co/Hp686wHwbz
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When you exercise your legal right to access your data, you pressure companies to build robust mechanisms to deliver this information, free of barriers. Read our latest report on personal data requests: t.co/MvTtMb9Z4k
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"Digital activism has been and remains a vital driver of change in Chinese society." t.co/CxnBHH6G3b
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"U.N. human rights experts called on the government of Mexico in July to “cease the surveillance immediately” of activists and journalists and to conduct a fully impartial investigation into the illegal spying." t.co/1o4tw71GVO
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Skeptical U.S. Rebuffs Mexico’s Request for Aid in Spyware Inquiry t.co/LSYJdkmMaC
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If you're interested in researching how governments are restricting the free flow of information, make sure to apply for the @OpenTechFund Info Controls Fellowship. Deadline: March 25 t.co/foO0SCfdjU
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Did you know that companies are required by law to provide a user's data upon request? Learn how to access your info: t.co/rtrllTW1IN
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Now open: call for papers for the 8th USENIX Workshop on Free and Open Communications on the Internet. Submission deadline: May 24 t.co/m3uu6qCn6f
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Come work with us! Deadline to apply to the @OTF Information Controls Fellowship is March 25 t.co/foO0SCfdjU
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“Any request for a payment acts as a barrier to access” – @andrewchilts on @sparkcbc discussing “Approaching Access”, our latest report focusing on Canadian consumers exercising their right to access personal data. t.co/0nUOCU6t4r
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Telcos retain the cell towers you connected to when on a call or texting. We mapped out a month’s worth of one of our researcher’s cell tower data to show just how revealing it can be. Read the report "Approaching Access" here: t.co/MvTtMb9Z4k t.co/MgDRQCF3vF
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Live today: Citizen Lab researcher Andrew Hilts answers questions about how you can access the personal information companies keep on you. Join the conversation at 12:30 pm EST: t.co/TMmIVVqAw6 @sparkcbc
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Think that photo you deleted from OkCupid is gone for good? Think again -- it might be hidden from view, but it likely still exists on company servers. Read more here: t.co/MvTtMb9Z4k t.co/B2RDRu5V84
Image in @citizenlab's post: Think that photo you deleted from OkCupid is gone for good? Think again -- it might be hidden from …
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Telcos demand hefty fees for personal data that should be free, says Citizen Lab report t.co/0nUOCU6t4r
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Did you know it’s easy to create your own request for access to your personal data? Check out our web app Access My Info to start claiming your data. t.co/ox1hMHTLVV
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