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Contribution: Contributions Program

Option consommateurs

$49,758.00

In the Matrix - Consumer Privacy in the Metaverse

FY 2023-24 · 2023-05-31

Summary
This project will characterize the different metaverse models available to Canadians, as well as those that may emerge over the next few years; analyze the privacy policies, user contracts and information content of a representative sample of three types of companies in the metaverse environment; and explore the applicable privacy laws.
Program
Contributions Program
Location
Montreal / Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2024-03-31
Agreement Start Date
2023-05-31
Agreement Title
In the Matrix - Consumer Privacy in the Metaverse
Agreement Title (French)
Dans la matrice - La protection de la vie privée des consommateurs dans le métavers
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$49,758.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This project will characterize the different metaverse models available to Canadians, as well as those that may emerge over the next few years; analyze the privacy policies, user contracts and information content of a representative sample of three types of companies in the metaverse environment; and explore the applicable privacy laws.
Description (French)
Ce projet compte caractériser les différents modèles de métavers accessibles par les Canadiens, de même que ceux qui pourraient émerger au cours des prochaines années, analyser les politiques de confidentialité, les contrats d’utilisation et le contenu informationnel d’un échantillon représentatif de trois types d’entreprises de l’environnement du métavers, et explorerer le droit applicable en matière de protection des renseignements personnels.
Organization Code
opc-cpvp
Organization
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada | Commissariat à la protection de la vie privée du Canada
Program Name
Contributions Program
Program Name (French)
Programme des contributions
Recipient City
Montreal / Montréal
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Option consommateurs
Recipient Operating Name
Option consommateurs
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Reference Number
CP-000056