Established in 2003, CIPPIC is one of five technology law clinics across North America to benefit from the generous financial support of Prof. Pam Samuelson and Dr. Robert Glushko. The Clinic’s team of experts works together to advance the public interest on critical law and technology issues including privacy; free expression; intellectual property; telecommunications policy; and data and algorithmic governance.
CIPPIC's mandate has three interrelated components:
- CIPPIC speaks up for the public interest when key decisions about technology law and policy are being made by Parliament, the courts, regulatory agencies, international bodies, and private companies;
- CIPPIC provides pro bono legal counsel to clients with technology law matters that implicate the public interest; and
- CIPPIC develops public education materials and resources on technology law and policy issues.
Find more at CIPPIC.ca