Privacy Commissioner finds that Canadians have a right to have information de-listed from online search engine results in limited circumstances.

How systemic delays, a backlog of overdue requests, and process errors led to UBC having the lowest rate of compliance.

NEW Checklist for Healthcare Organizations Considering the use of an AI Scribe

Privacy Commissioner of Canada to investigate cybersecurity breach at WestJet

PowerSchool commits to strengthened breach measures following engagement with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Sask. information and privacy commissioner brings a focus on cyber security, AI

Commissioner Dufresne launches exploratory consultation on children’s privacy code

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March 17, 2021

MLA Consent Form & Questions and Answers

The following Consent Form enables a citizen to give consent to a Member of the Legislative Assembly to collect his/her personal information and/or personal health information from a public body. The MLA Consent Form Questions and Answers, answers common questions about the form. MLA Consent Form (Fillable) MLA Consent Form – Questions and Answers  ... read more

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March 17, 2021

Using Affidavits in a Review with the IPC

Using Affidavits in a Review with the IPC In reviews by the IPC, affidavits may be used to make a public body/trustee’s case for exemption. Affidavits may be desirable because, unlike other statements made to the Commissioner’s office, an affidavit is evidence given under oath and makes a stronger case. An affidavit is a written... read more

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March 17, 2021

Steps to Charging Fees

Steps to Charging Fees The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP) provide for reasonable cost recovery associated with providing individuals access to records.  A reasonable fee estimate is one that is proportionate to the work required on the... read more

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