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September 10, 2019
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Hong Kong withdraws extradition bill that sparked protests

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced last Wednesday the government will formally withdraw an extradition bill that sparked months of demonstrations.


Scheer promises to create ‘Canada Cyber Safe’ certification for digital products

The Conservative leader is trying to reassure Canadians that if elected, his government would better protect their personal information following recent high-profile security breaches.


Threats, abuse move from online to real world, McKenna now requires security

The environment minister has been verbally assaulted in-person.
 
 
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Rob Kilfoyle

Canadian Security announces Security Director of the Year 2019

Robert Kilfoyle, Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management at Humber College, has been named Security Director of the Year 2019 by Canadian Security magazine. Kilfoyle was selected for the award by Canadian Security’s editorial advisory board based his nomination, which was submitted by colleagues. » Read full article
 
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U.S. mass shooters exploited gaps, errors in background checks

In several attacks in recent years gunmen acquired weapons as a result of mistakes, lack of follow-through or gaps in federal and state law. » Read full article

Cybercriminals manipulate their way into company computers

As cybercriminals step up their attacks on businesses as well as individual computer users, they're relying more on social engineering. » Read full article

YouTube to pay $170M fine after violating kids’ privacy law

The Federal Trade Commission fined Google $136 million and the company will pay an additional $34 million to New York state to resolve similar allegations. » Read full article
 
EVENT CALENDAR 
 

Security Canada Atlantic

Location: Moncton, N.B.
Date: September 11, 2019
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24th Annual Fraud and Anti-counterfeiting Conference

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: September 18-20, 2019
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Retail Secure

Location: Mississauga, Ont.
Date: September 24, 2019
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Canadian Security Honours

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: October 3, 2019
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Sector

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: October 7-11, 2019
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Security Canada Central

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: October 23-24, 2019
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Focus On Healthcare Security

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: December 5, 2019
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