Privacy Commission of Canada launches new strategic plan –watch video

English Information Commissioner consults on draft guidance on generative AI

Nunavut’s privacy commissioner investigates government’s mail practices

Alberta promises increased privacy protections

British Columbians facing longer wait times to access records from BC Government

Ontario IPC blog on AI and the public sector

England’s ICO issues Tech Horizons Report

Guidelines for use of AI by lawyers

Federal Privacy Commissioner issues report on RCMP collection of data from third parties

Ontario IPC issues guidance on police use of facial recognition and mug shots

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March 14, 2024 - Renee Barrette, Analyst

New Guidance on Survey Research

Governments institutions and local authorities often use surveys to collect public views and opinions on new programs and services, and to support informed policy development. As part of its public engagement strategy, the Government of Saskatchewan website states that it routinely polls residents of Saskatchewan for information to help guide policy decisions. The website lists... read more

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March 13, 2024 - Rick Yachiw, Director of Compliance

Avoiding the Travelling Blues

As Homer Simpson said, it’s Smarch! It’s that lousy time of year when we’re probably digging ourselves out of snowstorms and simultaneously calling our travel agents. While you jump start your summer by going on a late-winter holiday, don’t forget to be privacy and security aware. The last thing you want when you travel is... read more

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December 21, 2023 - Deepa Pawar, Analyst

Is De-identified Information Personal Information?

Now and then, our office receives requests for review where a public body (government institution, local authority or health trustee) denied access pursuant to subsection 29(1) of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP), or subsection 28(1) of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP) or... read more

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October 25, 2023 - Rick Yachiw, Director of Compliance

How Does our Office Keep you Anonymous?

The Commissioner publicly posts review and investigation reports regarding a variety of matters involving applicants and complainants. As much as possible, our office tries to conceal their identities. Our office also recognizes that there are times when it is warranted to conceal the identity of someone other than an applicant or a complainant. De-identification is... read more

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