Archive (Tag: education)
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
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
Canada’s Information Commissioners and Ombuds issue joint resolution calling for enhanced transparency in government operations
Gatineau, Québec – December 10, 2024 – In a joint resolution, Canada’s Information Commissioners and Ombuds from federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions are pressing their respective governments to prioritize transparency in the design and implementation of new systems, administrative processes, procedures, and governance models. This resolution reflects the need for a new standard in government... read more
Independent Schools Treated Like School Boards
Currently in our education system, we have 27 school boards. They are defined as local authorities under The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP). Under LA FOIP, they are obligated to provide records to parents and citizens. Of course, there are exemptions which they can claim to justify withholding... read more