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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May 1, 2025

Steps to Request a Correction of Personal Information or Amendment of Personal Health Information

Steps to Request a Correction of Personal Information or Amendment of Personal Health Information Steps to request a correction of personal information under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act or amendment of personal health information under The Health Information Protection... read more

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April 23, 2025

Section 45 and 56 Response

These templates were created to assist government institutions and local authorities in preparing a decision letter pursuant to section 56 of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and section 45 of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP). For more information about section 56 and section... read more

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March 3, 2025

Section 7 Response

These templates were created to assist government institutions and local authorities in preparing a decision letter pursuant to section 7 of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and section 7 of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP). For more information about section 7 decisions,... read more

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October 22, 2024

What Councillors should know about LA FOIP

What Councillors Should Know About LA FOIP (Tri-fold brochure) The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP) sets out the access to information and protection of privacy rules that municipalities must follow. As a mayor, reeve or councillor, it is important that you understand these rules. They are intended to... read more

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