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English Information Commissioner consults on draft guidance on generative AI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

Tag: privacy

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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March 12, 2024 - Ron Kruzeniski, Information and Privacy Commissioner

A Discussion With Sharon Polsky

I had the pleasure of talking to Sharon Polsky, President of the Privacy and Access Council of Canada. Sharon has been the president of PACC since its inception. We discussed PACC’s accomplishments in 2023 and her hopes and objectives for 2024. We also discussed her thoughts regarding Bills C-26 and C-27. Please take some time... read more

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January 24, 2024 - Renee Barrette, Analyst

Raising Awareness of the Facts about Fax

The ongoing use of traditional fax machines to send personal information and personal health information by government institutions and trustees continues to raise privacy concerns. My office and Canada’s other privacy commissioners and ombudspersons called for a concerted effort to phase out the use of traditional fax machines in a September 2022 resolution which can... read more

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