Federal Privacy Commissioner on Bill c-27 news release.

Report into the 2021 cyber attack on Newfoundland health information systems released.

Privacy Commissioner of Canada announced his office is launching a joint investigation into OpenAI

Federal Privacy Commissioner launches new guidance on workplace privacy

Cybersecurity: Best Practices for Setting Up a Security Operations Centre

Alberta IPC finds risk of significant harm from stolen server.

Updates to Chapter 3 for the Guide to FOIP and the Guide to LA FOIP are now available!

Steps for effectively deploying multi-factor authentication.

Concerns about AI

Best Practices

March 27, 2023

Best Practices for Mayors, Reeves, Councillors and School Boards

Best Practices for Mayors, Reeves, Councillors and School Boards Mayors, Reeves, Councilors, and School Board members (Elected Officials) who have a concern(s) and bring sensitive personal information (pi) or personal health information (phi) forward may not realize that this information is not protected under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP), Local... read more

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March 18, 2021

Yes, You Can

The Advocate for Children and Youth and the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Saskatchewan have worked together to develop this resource to clarify some common misunderstandings about privacy related to child protection and reporting. This resource aims to dispel the myths about sharing information with child protection workers and peace officers. Yes, You Can read more

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March 18, 2021

Best Practices for Information Sharing Agreements

This document outlines best practices for developing information sharing agreements when sharing personal information as defined by The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP). read more

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March 18, 2021

Best Practices for Gathering Informed Consent and the Content of Consent Forms

Best Practices for Gathering Informed Consent In The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP), The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP) and The Health Information Protection Act (HIPA) consent is sometimes required for the collection, use or disclosure of personal information (PI) or personal health information... read more

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