Archive (Year: 2015)
Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner presented his recommendations to the Workers’ Compensation Act Committee of Review
Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ronald J. Kruzeniski Q.C., presented his recommendations to the Workers’ Compensation Act Committee of Review today. Kruzeniski stated: Currently, the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) is a “government institution” pursuant to The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and a “trustee” pursuant to The Health Information Protection... read more
Snooping: When Will People Learn?
Before being appointed Commissioner, my reading, studying and listening to the media caused me to really be concerned about staff snooping into personal information (PI) or personal health information (PHI) when there was no need to be looking. Before being appointed, I attended a conference where a speaker on security said the greatest problem for... read more
Surveillance in Personal Care Homes: A Case Study
We often get questions from those working in personal care homes and family members of the residents about the use of hidden video surveillance. So we thought we would share some of our thoughts on the issue. Imagine this scenario: Family members of Jane, an elderly woman with dementia, suspect that she is being mistreated... read more
Information and Privacy Commissioner issued investigation report involving care aid complaints
Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ronald J. Kruzeniski Q.C., issued his investigation report yesterday involving the sharing of a care aid’s information by Oliver Lodge, Saskatoon Regional Health Authority (SRHA), the Ministry of Health and the Office of the Premier. The investigation examined the complex information flows between multiple agencies spanning weeks to see if authority... read more