Grants and Contributions:
Title:
It’s All Fun and Games (Until)
Agreement Number:
-
Agreement Value:
$58,650.00
Agreement Date:
May 11, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
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.
Organization:
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
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.
Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3H 4R2
Reference Number:
CP-000102
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
Dalhousie University
Federal Riding Name:
Halifax (Nova Scotia)
Program:
Contributions Program
Program Purpose:
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s (OPC) Contributions Program funds independent privacy research and related knowledge translation initiatives.