Archive (Tag: education)
Discussion with the first Privacy Commissioner in Bermuda
I recently had the pleasure of talking to Alexander White, the first Privacy Commissioner in Bermuda. He had the challenge of setting up an office and informing citizens on the island of their privacy rights and obligations. In 2013, he hosted the Global Privacy Assembly’s annual meeting with about 500 participants. Alex has been re-appointed... read more
Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner Tables 2023-2024 Annual Report
Commissioner Ronald J. Kruzeniski, K.C., has tabled his office’s 2023-2024 Annual Report with the Legislative Assembly. It is with great significance that the theme of his final Annual Report is titled Change, for a number of reasons including that this will be his last one. In this Annual Report, Commissioner Kruzeniski has reflected back on... read more
Ontario Introduced Bill 194
On May 13, 2024, the Ontario government introduced Bill 194: the Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024, which deals with cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI) and The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of Ontario. You can review Bill 194 here and for a good summary you can... read more
Privacy Awareness Week and a discussion with the CEO of the SHA
During Privacy Awareness Week, I was able to sit down and talk to Andrew Will, CEO of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). The discussion was very timely i.e., to talk about privacy during Privacy Awareness Week. The SHA is our largest employer in the province and the major provider of health care for all of... read more