Zoom’s rapid expansion involved growing pains. The company recently settled with the Federal Trade Commission in the U.S. over claims of deceptive security practices during the early days of the …
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Virtual learning could better prepare students to navigate a rapidly changing job market, experts say
by Mahad Araleby Mahad AraleSome experts say if students become more accustomed to the new reality of working from home, this might better enable them to tackle some of the challenges that will arise …
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Adoption of surveillance tech for online exams sparks student backlash at Ryerson
Ryerson has turned to automated assessment tools like Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor to prevent cheating in online exams. But is virtual proctoring software truly worth the cost?
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Ryerson partners with Canadian software company SOTI to lead research into autonomous aerial drone tech
SOTI has enlisted Ryerson University to help design autonomous aerial drones for use in healthcare and search-and-rescue operations. This research will support the Mississauga, Ont.-based tech firm’s new aerospace division.
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Job outlook for students gloomy as pandemic persists
Many students rely on part-time work to pay for school and living expenses, but with businesses in the hospitality and entertainment industries experiencing heavy restrictions, employment opportunities are scarce.
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Federal Trade Commission settles with Zoom over deceptive privacy practices
The FTC says Zoom misled consumers about their security.
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Women entrepreneurs leading high-growth ventures remain underrepresented in Canada
by Josh Scottby Josh ScottEven though 28 per cent of all Canadian entrepreneurs are women, only a small percentage of scale-up firm founders are female, according to a recent survey by the Brookfield Institute …
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Toronto property management firm Cadillac Fairview illegally collected personal information from millions of shoppers at 12 shopping malls, including Toronto’s Eaton Centre, according to a federal-provincial privacy commission investigation released …
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New app aims to get men talking about anxiety, personal issues
by Jasmine Rachby Jasmine RachMen in particular have a difficult time dealing with personal or mental health issues. tethr is a free app that offers a peer-led online community for men to share their …
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Women and minorities in low-paying service jobs bear brunt of pandemic
Bar and restaurant owners aren’t the only ones suffering due to COVID-19. The groups most impacted by the pandemic are women and minorities in low-paying service-sector jobs.