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

BC OIPC provides instruction to delete a user account and DNA on 23andMe

Alberta, update to access and privacy legislation, passed in December and in force this spring

Federal Privacy Commissioner launches new online privacy breach risk self-assessment tool

Law Society – Bite Size video – cloud computing guide

Ontario IPC commissions report on workplace surveillance technologies

Australian IPC releases new Privacy Basics e-Learning module

Watch Law Society video-Cyber Breaches through Third Parties

Australia’s privacy commissioner publishes its Digital ID regulatory strategy

5 takeaways from the Lifelabs case

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April 23, 2025 - Rick Yachiw, Director of Compliance

Section 45 LA FOIP/Section 56 FOIP Decisions – Responses by the Head

When the Commissioner concludes a review or investigation, he or she may have recommendations for the head of the government institution or local authority involved. Recommendations may be, for example, to release records or to address procedural deficiencies. The Commissioner outlines such recommendations in a report that is normally made public. The head of the... 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 31, 2025 - Ron Kruzeniski, Information and Privacy Commissioner

The Last Podcast

Well, all of a sudden, my term is just about up. It will end April 30, 2025. I thought it was time to talk about my 10 plus years as the Information and Privacy Commissioner. A thank you to staff past and present. Together we accomplished a lot, and I thought it was worth talking... 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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