Commissioner Dufresne launches exploratory consultation on children’s privacy code

Survey conducted by OPC found that most parents worry about their children’s online privacy

Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and The French Language Services Commissioner discuss your rights of access to information and services in French June 4, 2025

Ontario IPC releases a new independent research report on emerging technology- Emerging Uses of Neurotechnology.

Privacy Commissioner of Canada and UK Information Commissioner’s Office issue a joint letter regarding 23andMe’s bankruptcy proceedings

Instagram still posing serious risks to children, campaigners say

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

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March 18, 2021

eCommunication Guidelines

This document is intended to provide general advice to trustees on how to protect personal health information when using eCommunication. eCommunication Guidelines read more

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March 17, 2021

Privacy Breach Investigation Questionnaire

This questionnaire is to be completed by the privacy officer for the government institution, local authority or trustee (public bodies) once it has completed its internal investigation of a breach of privacy. Privacy Breach Investigation Questionnaire (pdf) Privacy Breach Investigation Questionnaire (doc) read more

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March 17, 2021

Best Practices for Administrative Tribunals When Publishing Decisions

Best Practices for Administrative Tribunals When Publishing Decisions The proceedings of administrative tribunals often involve sensitive issues such as alleged wrongdoings and traumatizing incidents. Personal information/personal health information can be disclosed during such proceedings. Administrative tribunals may publish decisions or notices of hearings publicly, such as on their websites. This may be because they have... read more

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