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<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Hello advisors. Next
week I am participating in a recorded video chat about Canada's
new digital charter with 2 other Canadian NARALO members. I am
hoping some of you here have taken a look at the charter and
would be able to offer me some user perspectives that I can
bring forward. Any feedback would be welcome.<br>
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Here it is in a nutshell. The items are expanded with several
options presented to address them at: <a
href="https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/062.nsf/eng/h_00108.html">https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/062.nsf/eng/h_00108.html</a>:<br>
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style="font-size:16pt"><b>1. Universal Access:</b></font></font></font></h3>
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<font color="#333333"><font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><font
size="3">All Canadians will have equal opportunity to
participate in the digital world and the necessary tools
to do so, including access, connectivity, literacy and
skills</font></font></font></p>
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style="font-size:16pt"><b>2. Safety and Security:</b></font></font></font></h3>
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<font color="#333333"><font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><font
size="3">Canadians will be able to rely on the integrity,
authenticity and security of the services they use and
should feel safe online.</font></font></font></p>
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style="font-size:16pt"><b>3. Control and Consent:</b></font></font></font></h3>
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<font color="#333333"><font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><font
size="3">Canadians will have control over what data they
are sharing, who is using their personal data and for what
purposes, and know that their privacy is protected.</font></font></font></p>
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style="font-size:16pt"><b>4. Transparency, Portability and
Interoperability:</b></font></font></font></h3>
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<font color="#333333"><font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><font
size="3">Canadians will have clear and manageable access
to their personal data and should be free to share or
transfer it without undue burden.</font></font></font></p>
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style="font-size:16pt"><b>5. Open and Modern Digital
Government:</b></font></font></font></h3>
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<font color="#333333"><font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><font
size="3">Canadians will be able to access modern digital
services from the Government of Canada, which are secure
and simple to use.</font></font></font></p>
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style="font-size:16pt"><b>6. A Level Playing Field:</b></font></font></font></h3>
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<font color="#333333"><font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><font
size="3">The Government of Canada will ensure fair
competition in the online marketplace to facilitate the
growth of Canadian businesses and affirm Canada's
leadership on digital and data innovation, while
protecting Canadian consumers from market abuses.</font></font></font></p>
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style="font-size:16pt"><b>7. Data and Digital for Good:</b></font></font></font></h3>
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<font color="#333333"><font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><font
size="3">The Government of Canada will ensure the ethical
use of data to create value, promote openness and improve
the lives of people—at home and around the world.</font></font></font></p>
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face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size:16pt"><b>8. Strong Democracy:</b></font></font></font></h3>
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<font color="#333333"><font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><font
size="3">The Government of Canada will defend freedom of
expression and protect against online threats and
disinformation designed to undermine the integrity of
elections and democratic institutions.</font></font></font></p>
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face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size:16pt"><b>9. Free from Hate and Violent
Extremism:</b></font></font></font></h3>
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<font color="#333333"><font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><font
size="3">Canadians can expect that digital platforms will
not foster or disseminate hate, violent extremism or
criminal content.</font></font></font></p>
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face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size:16pt"><b>10. Strong Enforcement and Real
Accountability:</b></font></font></font></h3>
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<font color="#333333"><font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><font
size="3">There will be clear, meaningful penalties for
violations of the laws and regulations that support these
principles.</font></font></font></p>
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