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Letters, Oct. 26

Privacy risks of health information Manitobans deserve answers about how their personal health information is collected, accessed and protected.

Is the student or the system falling short?

One night at bedtime, a 10-year-old looked at her mother with tears in her eyes and said, “Mom, I think I’m stupid.” Her friends could read. She couldn’t. The teacher […]

  • Ten-year-old girl believes she is "stupid" due to reading struggles.
  • Manitoba's education system defines good students by rigid criteria.
  • Manitoba Human Rights Commission urges timely help for struggling readers.

When privacy means deprivation

The right to a private life is a fundamental human need — that is not in dispute. However, our current practices of privacy, particularly when it comes to privacy for […]

  • Sacrificing privacy for convenience can lead to unintended consequences.
  • Loss of privacy for children may appear as neglect rather than benefit.
  • Prioritizing children's needs over privacy is crucial for their protection.

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