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Transitory Records and Access-to-Information Requests
What are transitory records? The Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan defines transitory records as: Records of temporary usefulness that are needed only for a limited period of time, to complete a routine task or to prepare an ongoing document. Also, exact copies of official records made for convenience of reference. These records are not required to... read more
When the Media Calls (updated)
Every once in a while, a journalist or some other individual will call my office to ask whether a review had been started on a particular request for information or investigation launched into a privacy breach. The policy of this office is to not immediately confirm that a request for review or specific privacy investigation... read more
Unauthorized Access
This blog is focused on the unauthorized access to electronic health records for purposes such as curiosity, concern, personal gain, spite, or boredom, and the harm that results from such unauthorized access. I note that the majority of trustee employees or individuals in service of a trustee (including physicians) access electronic health records for purposes... read more
Updated: Tips for a Good Submission
So much of what we do here at the OIPC involves reviewing submissions (or representations) from parties. In my time here, I have seen some very persuasive ones. I thought some tips on what, in my view, made a persuasive submission would be helpful. A submission contains a party’s arguments in support of their position. ... read more