Archive (Year: 2025)
“Bin” There, Shouldn’t Have Done That: When Medical Records End Up in the Wrong Bin
“Medical records found in Regina recycling bin” reads a CBC News headline from March 2011, where former Commissioner Dickson and members of our office were seen climbing into a paper recycling bin in Regina after personal health information was found inside. This case was, and still is, “the largest breach involving personal health information since... read more
Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner Tables 2024-2025 Annual Report
Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner, Grace Hession David, has tabled the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner’s (OIPC) 2024-2025 Annual Report with the Legislative Assembly. The Commissioner discusses the rapidly developing consequences of technology and the impact this has in every area of life in the province. “The people of Saskatchewan should be able... read more
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
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