Sask. information and privacy commissioner brings a focus on cyber security, AI

Commissioner Dufresne launches exploratory consultation on children’s privacy code

Survey conducted by OPC found that most parents worry about their children’s online privacy

Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and The French Language Services Commissioner discuss your rights of access to information and services in French June 4, 2025

Ontario IPC releases a new independent research report on emerging technology- Emerging Uses of Neurotechnology.

Privacy Commissioner of Canada and UK Information Commissioner’s Office issue a joint letter regarding 23andMe’s bankruptcy proceedings

Instagram still posing serious risks to children, campaigners say

English Information Commissioner issues statement on police use of facial recognition technology (FRT)

Year: 2025

May 1, 2025 - Danielle Malach, Analyst

How do I Request a Correction of my Personal Information or an Amendment of my Personal Health Information?

The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP) provide individuals with a right of correction to their personal information. The Health Information Protection Act (HIPA) provides individuals with a right of amendment to their personal health information. Our office... read more

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April 14, 2025 - Danielle Malach, Analyst

What Does it Mean if a Proactively Reported Privacy Breach is Informally Resolved?

Public bodies or trustees can proactively report a privacy breach to the IPC when it has a reasonable basis to suspect or confirm a privacy breach has occurred. While not required by law, the IPC encourages public bodies and trustees to proactively report, to our office, if there is a suspected or confirmed privacy breach.... read more

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March 27, 2025 - 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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March 4, 2025 - Sharon Young, Senior Analyst

Templates for Section 7 Decisions

One of many steps in processing an access to information request is preparing the “section 7 decision.” Section 7 of FOIP and section 7 of LA FOIP requires the government institution or local authority to give written notice to the individual who submitted the access to information request. This written notice is the “section 7... read more

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