CIRA expects privacy, cybersecurity internet trends in Canada in 2022

CIRA expects privacy, cybersecurity internet trends in Canada in 2019

Forth with privacy and cybersecurity, Canadians tin await to run into trends in audio, media and more

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The Canadian Internet Registration Dominance (CIRA), which manages the '.ca' cyberspace domain, has released its thoughts on some of the internet trends Canadians volition see in 2019.

First upwards, CIRA says privacy volition go on to be a significant cyberspace trend in 2019. 2018 saw several scandals, such as the Cambridge Analytica fiasco with Facebook. Privacy is on the minds of Canadians.

Farther, CIRA says the improved Personal Data Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) will come into force in 2019, making privacy an essential part of the political dialogue in Canada.

Forth with privacy, CIRA thinks 'unplugging' will be another 2019 internet trend. Unplugging is the thought of taking a break from the internet — and connected devices in full general — to focus on the present. Whether that is to spend time with friends and family or to take some time to unwind, Canadians could unplug more often in 2019.

Canadians could besides be in for a wild ride with the 2019 election. A lot has changed since Trudeau and the Liberals came to power in 2015. CIRA expects Canadians will be on the lookout for fake news and election interference regardless of where they fall on the political spectrum.

Additionally, CIRA feels Canadians volition come across a shift in media in 2019. So much has moved to online streaming platforms. Netflix dominates, but services similar Crave from Bell Media — which simply received a massive revamp with more than content — could prove stiff contest in 2019.

Audio is having a resurgence as well, with both podcasting and music streaming experiencing a boom. CIRA attributes this to the 'multitasking' nature of sound. You can listen to something while you lot complete other tasks, such every bit a podcast while driving to work.

5G is another surface area CIRA expects to see more trends. For one, nosotros could see the first 5G networks rollout in Canada in 2019. As much as 5G could be a boon for Canadians, we're likely to come across connected debate over the technology and especially around who is allowed to participate in bringing it to Canada.

Finally, CIRA says cybersecurity will be a meaning tendency in Canada, specifically because it's now a mainstream problem. According to CIRA, cybercrime is becoming a petty offense. It'due south easier and more cost-effective than ever to hack small businesses or even individuals. As such, CIRA says Canadians should be more aware of tools and techniques they can use to protect themselves.

Source: CIRA