#election

Canada, you did it! I'm proud of you! Stood up against fascism, even with annexation threats looming!

Thank you for choosing unity over division! I stand with Canada!

Fascism has no place on Earth. Not now, not ever.

#Canada #Election #CanadaElection2025 #MarkCarney #Liberal #LiberalVictory #AntiTrump #cdnpoli

Data profiling by UK Political Parties can put your privacy at risk and threaten electoral integrity.

But data protection hands power back to voters

ORG has developed a tool for you to opt-out of data processing by the different Parties.

Find out more

https://action.openrightsgroup.org/opt-out-political-parties-processing-your-data-0

#dataprotection #gdpr #privacy #data #ukpolitics #ukpol #election #localelection

As voters head the polls in the Local Elections, we urge the Political Parties to clean up their data practices.

We urge voters to ask: What do they know about me? And what are they doing with it?

Use our tool to request what personal data the UK Parties hold about you

https://action.openrightsgroup.org/who-do-political-parties-think-we-are-4

#dataprotection #gdpr #privacy #data #ukpolitics #ukpol #election #localelection

While profiling by race has declined, voters are still profiled using wealth and income indicators, plus data of who voted in past elections.

If you're scored as unlikely to vote, you probably won't be contacted at all.

Such profiling leads to a vicious cycle of disenfranchisement rooted in class.

#dataprotection #gdpr #privacy #data #ukpolitics #ukpol #election #localelection

Voters still have power over their data. But rights must be given effect.

When people used our tools to make a Subject Access Request or opt-out of profiling, no UK Political Party performed well.

Respecting voter privacy must be a key part of rebuilding trust and protecting electoral integrity.

#dataprotection #gdpr #privacy #data #ukpolitics #ukpol #election #localelection

All UK Parties rely on international companies for their digital campaigning infrastructure.

Labour is particularly close with Experian – a credit reference agency with extraordinary powers to harvest personal data.

The lack of transparency leaves us with questions about the lawfulness of how data is separated and shared.

#dataprotection #gdpr #privacy #data #ukpolitics #ukpol #election #localelection

This year, ORG published a report into the canvassing apps used by UK Political Parties.

In the rush for a competitive advantage, the Parties are cutting corners with data protection and voter privacy may be put at risk of commercial exploitation.

Read more

https://www.openrightsgroup.org/publications/moral-hazard-voter-data-privacy-and-politics-in-election-canvassing-apps/

#dataprotection #gdpr #privacy #data #ukpolitics #ukpol #election #localelection

There's a Data Arms Race to win elections.

Data paints a picture of who we are, our values, our interests. This is used to predict how likely we are to vote and who for.

Political Parties use these profiles to tailor messaging and target resources in ways that can pollute the democratic process.

#dataprotection #gdpr #privacy #data #ukpolitics #ukpol #election #localelection

With the Local Elections tomorrow, we ask how voter data is used on the campaign trail.

Behind door knocks and leaflet drops, data is the driving force in systems that profile, segment and target voters.

So, how much do they know about you?

Read more in our latest blog

https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/what-do-political-parties-really-know-about-you/

#dataprotection #gdpr #privacy #data #ukpolitics #ukpol #election #localelection

New Brunswick musician-turned-MP David Myles vows to ‘get to work right away’
Juno winning musician David Myles was elected as a Liberal MP in his hometown riding of Fredericton-Oromocto and will be part of Mark Carney's minority government.
#music #politics #election #NewBrunswick #FrederictonOromocto #canadaelection
https://globalnews.ca/news/11155436/canada-election-fredericton-oromocto-riding-david-myles/

She's hurting her brain trying to double speak her way out of it

#Auspol #Election #Ausvotes #LNP

Day 31 cont VS

“The cost-of-living crisis, energy and housing have dominated the 2025 #election campaign.

Much less airtime has been given to the arts, a $64 billion industry facing serious threats.

Diminishing #profits due to rising #production #costs, #unregulated use of #AI and a lack of Australian content on streaming platforms are among the most pressing issues for the #ArtsSector today.”

A reminder that LNP Senator #JamesPatterson would sell the #JacksonPollock, “Blue Poles” at the NG if given the chance because (paraphrased), The Australian Government shouldn’t keep and maintain expensive Art”.

#AusPol / #Arts / #ArtsAustralia / #Labor / #LNP / #Liberal / #Coalition / #Nationals / #greens <https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-29/australia-election-2025-labor-coalition-greens-arts-policy/105223584> / “Painting Blue Poles, worth $350m, should be sold to reduce national debt: Senator James Paterson” <https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-07/governments-$350m-painting-should-be-sold-to-reduce-debt/7911882>

Day 31 cont

“#Young #voters in #Australia's most expensive #towns slam #housing #policies ahead of federal #election”

Australia eats it’s young.

#AusPol / #cities / #land / #LandUse <https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-30/young-voters-slam-housing-policies-federal-election-2025/105223452>

The Canadian federal election is over.

And if you listen carefully you can hear … nothing.

No whining that election was rigged.

No threats of putting political rivals in prison.

No crying about witch hunts.

No falsely droning on about being treated unfairly.

No threats made towards Canada’s closest allies.

Almost hard to believe that elections around the globe are still run by adults.

#canada #democracy #election #trump #republicans

Day 31

“People obviously are over the ads and just want #election day out of the way and get on with their lives. I get all of that. But you know, we live in the greatest #country in the world. It’s worth #fighting for and #protecting and #defending and that’s what the #debate is about”

“I think #alcohol is the first essential ingredient, I’m sure of that, responsible drinking as well, but NOT WATCHING THE ABC would be a good start.
For the young ones, #listening at home, FORGET THE ABC. And if you do that, you can probably start with a good night.” — #PeterDutton

#AusPol / #OBEY / #LNP / #Liberal / #Coalition / #MickTsikas / AAP <https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/apr/30/australia-election-2025-live-housing-crisis-anthony-albanese-peter-dutton-campaign-final-week-labor-coalition-cpi-inflation-ntwnfb?filterKeyEvents=false&page=with%3Ablock-681149068f08b6ffd73c1c6c>

Now #SquirrelMeme has decide that if they’re going to hold their elections the same week, clearly Australia and Canada must have some karmic bond.
#news #Election

Conservatives maintain dominance in Calgary as Liberals win single seat
The Conservatives won all but one of Calgary's 11 electoral districts in Monday's federal election.
#politics #election #Calgary #Canada #canadaelection
https://globalnews.ca/news/11156371/conservatives-maintain-dominance-calgary-election/

12 Indigenous candidates elected in 2025 federal election
Twelve First Nations, Inuit or Métis people were elected as the ballot count continues on Tuesday in the 2025 general election.
#election #politics #Indigenous #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/indigenous-candidates-federal-election-1.7521841?cmp=rss

UCP proposes sweeping changes to Alberta’s provincial election laws
The proposed changes include making it easier for citizens to call for a separatist referendum, banning voting tabulator machines and reintroducing corporate and union donations.
#politics #election #law #Alberta #AlbertaLegislature #Albertapolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11156463/alberta-election-statutes-amendment-act/

Ok, now that the #election in #Canada has mostly been digested, time to watch #Australia , everybody