Nunavut’s privacy commissioner investigates government’s mail practices

Alberta promises increased privacy protections

British Columbians facing longer wait times to access records from BC Government

Ontario IPC blog on AI and the public sector

England’s ICO issues Tech Horizons Report

Guidelines for use of AI by lawyers

Federal Privacy Commissioner issues report on RCMP collection of data from third parties

Ontario IPC issues guidance on police use of facial recognition and mug shots

European Parliament passes landmark AI Act on March 13

Princess Kate-attempted breach of her personal information

Year: 2023

October 25, 2023 - Rick Yachiw, Director of Compliance

How Does our Office Keep you Anonymous?

The Commissioner publicly posts review and investigation reports regarding a variety of matters involving applicants and complainants. As much as possible, our office tries to conceal their identities. Our office also recognizes that there are times when it is warranted to conceal the identity of someone other than an applicant or a complainant. De-identification is... read more

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October 19, 2023 - Rick Yachiw, Director of Compliance

Ransomware

Our office created the resource, “Ransomware – What Everyone Should Know”, to help individuals and public bodies think about why ransomware attacks happen, what they are, and what can be done to address or prevent them. Ransomware attacks are not new. The first known instance of ransomware occurred in 1989 when Joseph L. Popp, a... read more

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October 17, 2023 - Ron Kruzeniski, Information and Privacy Commissioner

Saskatchewan Business and Privacy (updated)

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) has issued a guidance document entitled Privacy Guide for Businesses. You may ask, “Does it apply to businesses or organizations in Saskatchewan?” The answer is yes, it does. The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) is a federal statute that applies to businesses in Saskatchewan. If you... read more

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October 17, 2023 - Ron Kruzeniski, Information and Privacy Commissioner

Can You Bring an Action or Class Action for the Tort of Violation of Privacy in Saskatchewan? (updated)

I was asked whether a person could sue or be part of a class action in Saskatchewan for a breach of privacy. The Privacy Act provides in section 2, that it is a tort, actionable without proof of damage, for a person willfully and without claim of right, to violate the privacy of another. In... read more

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