Latest Blog Posts
For a complete list of all blog posts please click hereSolicitor-Client Privilege/Litigation Privilege
On May 16, 2018, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal released its decision in University of Saskatchewan v Saskatchewan (Information and Privacy Commissioner) (U of S). The appeal addressed the statutory authority of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) under The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP) to require the... read more
Backup Tapes: Prepared for the Unexpected
When unexpected disasters occur, like natural disasters or significant IT system failures, entire databases of information, systems and servers can be damaged or lost. This can significantly affect an organization’s ability to continue operating during and after a disaster. In Saskatchewan, many government ministries and agencies are prepared to deal with these scenarios by relying... read more
Search Checklist
One government institution that we work with often has developed a search checklist “Responsive Records Search Log”, which has really assisted them and my office knowing that a thorough search was made. I asked permission and permission was given to take their search checklist and modify it so that it might be applicable to any... read more
New Year, new (online) you!
At the start of the year, people make all kinds of New Year’s resolutions – eat better, exercise more, save more money. This year, I’m resolving to control my digital footprint! What the heck is a digital footprint?! A digital footprint is the trail of information about us that we leave behind when we use... read more