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Contribution: Contributions Program

Dalhousie University

$58,650.00

It’s All Fun and Games (Until)

FY 2026-27 · 2026-05-11

Summary
This research project considers what “meaningful consent” looks like in the context of online gaming. The discussion begins with a survey of the privacy impacts associated with online gaming through the investigation of certain technologies and features. Legal and technical research to convey the role that software updates, unilateral/browse-wrap agreements and settings will lay the foundation for how users can increase their engagement with privacy impacts and control will be compiled. Lastly, the project aims to take a critical look at the advertising strategies and approaches used by online gaming platforms.
Program
Contributions Program
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Start Date
2026-05-11
Agreement Title
It’s All Fun and Games (Until)
Agreement Title (French)
Les jeux sont amusants jusqu’à ce que…
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$58,650.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This research project considers what “meaningful consent” looks like in the context of online gaming. The discussion begins with a survey of the privacy impacts associated with online gaming through the investigation of certain technologies and features. Legal and technical research to convey the role that software updates, unilateral/browse-wrap agreements and settings will lay the foundation for how users can increase their engagement with privacy impacts and control will be compiled. Lastly, the project aims to take a critical look at the advertising strategies and approaches used by online gaming platforms.
Description (French)
Ce projet de recherche permet d’examiner ce que signifie un « consentement éclairé » dans le contexte des jeux en ligne. La réflexion commence par une analyse des répercussions sur la vie privée des jeux en ligne, au moyen de l’étude de certaines technologies et fonctionnalités. Des recherches juridiques et techniques seront menées afin de démontrer le rôle que jouent les mises à jour logicielles, les accords unilatéraux ou conclusions de contrat en ligne et les paramètres de configuration. Ces recherches jetteront les bases permettant aux utilisateurs de mieux prendre en compte les répercussions sur leur vie privée et d’exercer un contrôle accru. Enfin, le projet vise à porter un regard critique sur les stratégies et approches publicitaires utilisées par les plateformes de jeux en ligne.
Expected Results
The insights gained from the research outputs will result in a formal report as well as to inform the development of a two-part toolkit and companion promotional materials, all of which are intended to be visually interesting and engaging.
Expected Results (French)
Les connaissances acquises grâce aux résultats de la recherche donneront lieu à un rapport officiel et serviront de base à l’élaboration d’une boîte à outils en deux parties ainsi que de matériel promotionnel connexe, tous conçus pour être visuellement attrayants et captivants.
Federal Riding
Halifax (Nova Scotia)
Federal Riding (French)
Halifax (Nova Scotia)
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
Program Purpose
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s (OPC) Contributions Program funds independent privacy research and related knowledge translation initiatives.
Program Purpose (French)
Le Programme des contributions du Commissariat à la protection de la vie privée du Canada finance la recherche indépendante et les initiatives connexes d'application des connaissances sur la protection de la vie privée.
Recipient City
Halifax
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Dalhousie University
Recipient Postal Code
B3H 4R2
Recipient Province or Territory
NS
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
CP-000102
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