CIPPIC

CIPPIC is the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic at the Centre for Law, Technology.

CIPPIC is the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic at the Centre for Law, Technology and Society, University of Ottawa. CIPPIC is Canada’s first and only public interest technology law clinic. CIPPIC is unique in Canada, bringing together a team of expert legal professionals and students to advocate for the public interest in policy debates arising from the intersection of law and technology. CIPPIC advocates for the public interest on cutting edge issues including copyright law, data governance, algorithmic decision-making, internet governance, net neutrality, state surveillance, privacy and free speech. CIPPIC’s work resides at the heart of Canada’s innovation policy agenda: CIPPIC ensures respect for Canadians’ rights as the law responds to our use of ever-changing technologies. CIPPIC’s mandate includes three related missions. First, CIPPIC fills voids in policy-making by voicing public interest perspectives to technology policy makers in Parliament, in courts, in regulatory agencies, and in international Internet governance forums. Second, CIPPIC advises clients on technology law matters with a public interest dimension - clients who might not otherwise enjoy legal support. Finally, CIPPIC prepares public education resources and law student training on technology law issues. Support CIPPIC and champion a voice for the public interest in Canada’s tech policy debates. Housed within the University of Ottawa, financial support for CIPPIC qualifies as a charitable donation. Larger donations will be considered for the University of Ottawa’s donor matching plan, multiplying their benefit.