Commissioner Dufresne launches exploratory consultation on children’s privacy code

Survey conducted by OPC found that most parents worry about their children’s online privacy

Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and The French Language Services Commissioner discuss your rights of access to information and services in French June 4, 2025

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

Tag: education

April 23, 2025 - Rick Yachiw, Director of Compliance

Section 45 LA FOIP/Section 56 FOIP Decisions – Responses by the Head

When the Commissioner concludes a review or investigation, he or she may have recommendations for the head of the government institution or local authority involved. Recommendations may be, for example, to release records or to address procedural deficiencies. The Commissioner outlines such recommendations in a report that is normally made public. The head of the... read more

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April 14, 2025 - Danielle Malach, Analyst

What Does it Mean if a Proactively Reported Privacy Breach is Informally Resolved?

Public bodies or trustees can proactively report a privacy breach to the IPC when it has a reasonable basis to suspect or confirm a privacy breach has occurred. While not required by law, the IPC encourages public bodies and trustees to proactively report, to our office, if there is a suspected or confirmed privacy breach.... read more

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March 31, 2025 - Ron Kruzeniski, Information and Privacy Commissioner

The Last Podcast

Well, all of a sudden, my term is just about up. It will end April 30, 2025. I thought it was time to talk about my 10 plus years as the Information and Privacy Commissioner. A thank you to staff past and present. Together we accomplished a lot, and I thought it was worth talking... read more

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March 3, 2025 - Megan Borland, Analyst

AI’s Double-Edged Sword: Balancing Innovation and Privacy of Information

Canada enacted the first federal privacy protection in 1977 as part of Part IV of the Canadian Human Rights Act. The right to privacy was further supported in the enactment of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982 and when the federal Privacy Act and Access to Information Act were proclaimed in 1983.... read more

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