Canada’s access to information and privacy guardians call for privacy regulation and oversight of political parties
In a joint resolution, Canada’s Information and Privacy Ombudspersons and Commissioners have called on governments to pass legislation requiring political parties to comply with globally recognized privacy principles, to provide Canadians with access to the personal information they hold about them, and to provide for independent oversight to verify and enforce privacy compliance. Recent events... read more
Sask. IPC Tables 2017-2018 Annual Report
Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ronald J. Kruzeniski, Q.C., has submitted his office’s 2017-2018 Annual Report to the Legislative Assembly. Kruzeniski stated: “It is wise to take steps to reduce the risks of breaches of privacy.” In this year’s Report, he noted his office conducted 117 privacy breach investigations including issuing a number of reports... read more
Amendments to FOIP and LA FOIP Proclaimed
The government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed Bill No. 30, An Act to amend The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Bill No. 31, An Act to amend The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act effective January 1, 2018. My office made proposals for the amendments of these Acts... read more
Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner’s Proposal on Data Matching
First reading has been given to The Data Matching Agreements Act. Kruzeniski stated: In the spring of this year, I released proposals for Data Matching legislation. I am pleased that the Legislative Assembly is now considering such legislation. And he further stated: The proposed legislation clarifies the steps that a Ministry must take in order... read more