Claudiu Popa

Claudiu Popa is a public speaker, cybersecurity expert and passionate defender of privacy rights who engages audiences through storytelling to catalyze positive social change in Canada.

Aug 7, 2022 Unfiltered security privacy

In Canada, Acceptance of Security Negligence Enables Privacy Violations

The increasing acceptance of data breaches among Canadians reflects a concerning trend of complacency towards privacy violations by big corporations. Despite numerous breaches, companies continue business as usual due to lack of enforceable privacy regulations.

Jun 29, 2022 Unfiltered deepfakes breach technology

The Battle Against Deepfakes is Already Lost

But that’s not a reason to believe those who downplay any data breach.

Jun 17, 2022 Unfiltered privacy canada laws

Is Privacy a Right or a Compromise?

Privacy rights in Canada fall short of global standards. The Digital Charter Implementation Act of 2022 aims to improve protections, reflecting a compromise.

May 30, 2022 Unfiltered advertising edtech surveillance

3 Immutable Conditions for Trustworthy Edtech

In the wake of 2016's edtech breaches, the 3 Baseline Considerations for Security (3BC) emerged, advocating independent assessment, secure data disposal, and transparent consent practices. They form a crucial framework for fostering trust and accountability.

Feb 15, 2022 Unfiltered disinformation surveillance breach

Without Retention Rules, Edtech is Just Another Tool for Surveillance and Privacy Abuse

Valentine's Day 2018 uncovered a Canadian school board's data breach cover-up, igniting efforts for edtech cybersecurity and privacy reform in Canada. Advocacy for data deletion is crucial.