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

Law Society – Bite Size video – cloud computing guide

Ontario IPC commissions report on workplace surveillance technologies

Australian IPC releases new Privacy Basics e-Learning module

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March 18, 2021

Video Surveillance Guidelines for Public Bodies

Video Surveillance Guidelines for Public Bodies These guidelines provide considerations for public bodies when deciding whether proposed or existing surveillance systems are lawful and for ensuring adequate safeguards are in place. Introduction Under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP), The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA... read more

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March 18, 2021

Privacy Breach Guidelines for Trustees

Privacy Breach Guidelines for Trustees This document has two purposes. The first is to assist health trustees to understand what a privacy breach is and how to deal with one. The second is to outline what to expect from a privacy breach investigation from the office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC). For more... read more

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March 18, 2021

Privacy Impact Assessment Guidance and Supporting Documentation

This resource will guide government institutions, local authorities, and trustees in identifying privacy impacts and solutions to ensure safeguards are in place to protect personal information/personal health information to the greatest extent possible as well as to ensure compliance with the applicable privacy legislation. This document is meant to be a guide and not a... read more

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