Check out this new resource that explains the interaction between LA FOIP and The Municipalities Act in the province of Saskatchewan and as it pertains to personal information.

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Check out our latest blog on safeguarding your information during the holiday season

Privacy Commissioner finds that Canadians have a right to have information de-listed from online search engine results in limited circumstances.

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NEW Checklist for Healthcare Organizations Considering the use of an AI Scribe

Privacy Commissioner of Canada to investigate cybersecurity breach at WestJet

PowerSchool commits to strengthened breach measures following engagement with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Sask. information and privacy commissioner brings a focus on cyber security, AI

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March 17, 2021

Guide to Requesting a Review from the IPC (FOIP)

A Guide for Applicants Guide to Requesting a Review from the IPC (FOIP) This guide provides assistance to individuals who are dissatisfied with a government institution’s response to their access to information request. This guide focuses on The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). What is a request for review? The Freedom... read more

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March 17, 2021

Fee Estimate Quick Calculation Guide

Fee Estimate – Quick Calculation Guide If a fee will be more than $100 a fee estimate is required. 1. Search Fee – Fee for time required to locate and identify responsive records Fee: 15$ per half hour IPC Guidelines: 1 minute to scan 12 pages of records 5 minutes to scan pages in one... read more

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March 17, 2021

A Guide to Submissions

A guide and templates for applicants, public bodies, and third parties to assist in preparing and writing a submission to the IPC.   A Guide to Submissions   read more

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March 16, 2021

Best Practices for Managing the Use of Personal Email Accounts, Text Messaging and Other Instant Messaging Tools

A Guide for Public Bodies Best Practices for Managing the Use of Personal Email Accounts, Text Messaging and Other Instant Messaging Tools Considerations for public bodies when using personal email accounts, text messaging and other instant messaging tools for official business to ensure access and privacy obligations are met. Public bodies subject to have access... read more

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