Federal Privacy Watchdog Warns of Growing Dangers of ‘Surveillance Capitalism’

Federal Privacy Watchdog Warns of Growing Dangers of ‘Surveillance Capitalism’
Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, December 10, 2019. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
The Canadian Press
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OTTAWA—The federal privacy watchdog is warning Canadians about the growing threat of surveillance capitalism—the use of personal information by large corporations.

In his annual report tabled Thursday in Parliament, privacy commissioner Daniel Therrien said state surveillance—a major concern after the 9/11 terrorist attacks—has been reined in somewhat in recent years.