Archive (Tag: privacy)
Explaining Cookies in the Internet Age
The other night I overheard my daughter say, “I don’t know what cookies are. I just accept them whenever they come up.” This got me to thinking. I, too, blindly accept the offer of cookies (real or digital) without giving it a second thought. But what are we really doing when we just accept cookies... read more
Ho, Ho, Hold on a Minute… How to Safeguard Your Personal Information During the Holiday Shopping Season
As fall fades and winter draws closer, many of us are turning our attention to the upcoming holiday season and all the preparation that entails. A growing trend shows that Canadians will be spending more this holiday season and that most Canadian shoppers prefer to support local and Canadian businesses. While the average holiday shopper... read more
Work Product vs. Personal Information
Personal information is defined in section 24 of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and section 23 of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP). An individual’s employment history is personal information. However, it should be noted that if the individual’s employment status or business... read more
Health Care Personal Information Snooping: When Will People Learn?
Those who wish to snoop into health care databases to get personal health information with respect to their friends, family, acquaintances or even strangers, should realize that they are violating the privacy legislation in Saskatchewan and the consequences will likely be significant. We will review the basics of a unique snooping case in Saskatchewan where... read more