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

Tag: HIPA

September 18, 2025 - Brittany Peters, Analyst

Act on your “Right to Know”

As taxpayers, it can feel like you write blank cheques to the public institutions that serve you. But Saskatchewan citizens represent more than a mere well-spring of funds; they bear the responsibility of holding public bodies to account. To achieve this end, you might be interested to know: why a particular contract was awarded by... read more

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September 10, 2025 - Julie Ursu, Manager of Communication

School is in Session

Are you: New to the access and privacy field? Working in access and privacy but looking for additional training? Completing access and privacy tasks such as access to information requests or complaints into alleged breaches of privacy as a “side of the desk” job but have no real experience in it? Navigating the access and... read more

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August 21, 2025 - Megan Borland, Analyst

“Bin” There, Shouldn’t Have Done That: When Medical Records End Up in the Wrong Bin

“Medical records found in Regina recycling bin” reads a CBC News headline from March 2011, where former Commissioner Dickson and members of our office were seen climbing into a paper recycling bin in Regina after personal health information was found inside. This case was, and still is, “the largest breach involving personal health information since... read more

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May 1, 2025 - Danielle Malach, Analyst

How do I Request a Correction of my Personal Information or an Amendment of my Personal Health Information?

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 individuals with a right of correction to their personal information. The Health Information Protection Act (HIPA) provides individuals with a right of amendment to their personal health information. Our office... read more

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