RCC in the News
How the grocery supply chain works, from wheat fields to what’s next
February 13, 2024
Red Sea attacks add ‘significant cost’ to global shipping, Canada and allies warn
January 3, 2024
Winnipeg business owners coping with increased theft, crime
January 3, 2024
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Recent Articles
Draft biometrics guidance: RCC comments on federal consultation
April 26, 2024
The term “biometrics” is often used to refer generally to data from fingerprints, facial scans, keystrokes, gait and physical characteristics. When it comes to guidance, more detailed and precise terms are useful (e.g. raw data, biometric system, biometric templates). Biometric information means the data generated by automated technologies for identifying and verifying unique human morphological, … Continued
Generative AI and copyright: RCC comments
April 26, 2024
Retailers can be both users of generative AI and authors and/or owners of copyright-protected works. RCC commented on a federal consultation in this area earlier in 2024. We suggested that the following principles be kept in mind when considering potential amendments to Canadian copyright legislation. Balance: Any changes to Canadian copyright legislation to deal with … Continued
RCC Earns Role in Manitoba’s Public Safety Summit
April 23, 2024
Attention retail industry leaders and stakeholders invested in safety and security initiatives. RCC’s relentless dedication to retail safety, notably leading the Manitoba Retail Crime Task Force, earned it an invitation from Premier Wab Kinew to the April 30, 2024, Public Safety Summit. This event signifies the Manitoba Government’s commitment to crafting a comprehensive Public Safety Strategy, … Continued
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