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September 30, 2008 - Volume 6, Issue 18

NEWS

Is a driver's licence fair game?
Retailers and the Assistant Federal Privacy Commissioner compare data collection notes

Canadian retailers say they’re confused about the privacy implications of collecting customers’ personal data, particularly when regulations governing data collection can vary from province to province.
The various privacy commissioners across the country are familiar with this challenge, says Elizabeth Denham, Assistant Privacy Commissioner of Canada, who spoke as part of a panel at a recent Retail Council of Canada (RCC) conference held in Mississauga, Ont.

NGOs under fire mull security options

At one time, NGOs in the world’s hot spots were granted some degree of immunity from violence by their status as aid workers. But that’s changing, as they’re increasingly becoming the target of attacks by sectarian and terrorist groups. The Taliban is now targeting aid workers in Afghanistan; a Canadian woman was killed last month, and 19 aid workers have been killed so far in 2008.

How to avoid a hack

Most Canadian businesses today will experience an IT security breach, which is why apathy is not an option. They cannot afford to become desensitized to the seemingly endless discussion of vulnerabilities and exploits.

PRODUCT FOCUS

Vandal-resistant pushbuttons

Camden Door Controls has introduced their 9600 series of piezo pushbutton switches. Illuminated, vandal resistant and waterproof, the buttons are available in both single and narrow gang models. They also feature a 40-second adjustable timer, field selectable fail safe operation and 12VDC or 24VDC operation. The series is available in stainless steel faceplates and is suggested for use in door or building control.
Panasonic Canada Inc.
www.camdencontrols.com

Panasonic records up to 64 cameras

Panasonic Canada has introduced the new i-Pro WJ-ND400 NVR Series, which records up to 64 network cameras in both JPEG and MPEG-4 formats. It features 2x and 4x zoom, metadata associated VMD for searching, multiple display modes, and camera control (pan, tilt, zoom, focus, exposure, auto). The series can be monitored by up to 16 people, and additional disk drives can be added for greater storage.
Panasonic Canada Inc.
www.panasonic.ca

COMING UP

October 2008 Canadian Security

Canadian Security Roundtable: IP surveillance standards
Bosch, Sony and Axis discuss their new standards forum with end-users from the University Health Network and Royal Bank.

Raising the training bar
CGSB and the province of Ontario release new standards for basic officer training

Brampton Civic Hospital's security director leaves for Veridin
John Fodor resigns after steering health-care organization through first its two years

In every issue:
Viewpoint
Training
ASIS Regional Report

COMING EVENTS

Oct. 7-8, 2008
SecTor 2008
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
www.secTor.ca

Oct. 16-18, 2008
Professional Locksmiths Association of Alberta
Annual Security Convention and Trade Show
Capri Hotel, Red Deer, Alta.
www.plaa.org

Oct. 20 - 22, 2008
Basic Level 1 CPTED Training
Best Western Durham Hotel & Conference Centre, Oshawa
Hosted by Security Through Safe Design Inc.(877) 787-7873
www.STSDInc.com

Oct. 22 - 23, 2008
Advanced Level 2 CPTED Training
Best Western Durham Hotel & Conference Centre, Oshawa
Hosted by Security Through Safe Design Inc.(877) 787-7873
www.STSDInc.com

Oct. 23 - 24, 2008
Security Canada Central, Toronto Congress Centre,
Toronto, Ont.
www.securitycanadaexpo.com/

Oct. 29 - 30, 2008
ISC East, Jacob Javits Centre,
New York
www.isc365.com

November 6 - 7, 2008
Predictive Profiling and Security Questioning
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
Presented by Chameleon Associates & Securiguard
www.chameleonassociates.com
818-734-8448

November 13, 2008
5th International Sports Security Summit
London, U.K.
Rushmans Conferences and Events +44 1264852016
www.sportssecuritysummit.com

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