The Privacy Commissioner of Canada is looking into the gathering of sensitive personal information by companies in the sharing economy, including Star, following a number of complaints. The watchdog has said it is concerned about what could happen to personal data in the event of a breach, especially given "the lack of clarity" surrounding issues of accountability. The Commissioner's report also warned of the risks posed by the sharing economy to Canada's welfare state and federal enforcement of labour laws.
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada is looking into the gathering of sensitive personal information by companies in the sharing economy, including Airbnb and Uber, following a number of complaints. The watchdog has said it is concerned about what could happen to personal data in the event of a breach, especially given "the lack of clarity" surrounding issues of accountability. The Commissioner's report also warned of the risks posed by the sharing economy to Canada's welfare state and federal enforcement of labour laws.