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

Helpful Tips: Mobile Device Security

This document is intended to provide general advice to organizations on how to protect personal information and personal health information when using mobile devices. Helpful Tips: Mobile Device Security Background Mobile computing and communication devices (mobile devices), such as the laptop computer, iPad, flash drive, PDA, BlackBerry®, cell phone, iPhone, etc. are common fixtures in... read more

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March 18, 2021

Faxing Personal Information and Personal Health Information

Safeguards and responding to a breach Faxing PI and PHI: Safeguards and Responding to a Breach This guide assists public bodies and health trustees to ensure the necessary safeguards are in place when choosing to send personal information (pi) and personal health information (phi) by fax. It also provides a checklist of things to do... read more

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