Ontario IPC releases a new independent research report on emerging technology- Emerging Uses of Neurotechnology.

Privacy Commissioner of Canada and UK Information Commissioner’s Office issue a joint letter regarding 23andMe’s bankruptcy proceedings

Instagram still posing serious risks to children, campaigners say

English Information Commissioner issues statement on police use of facial recognition technology (FRT)

BC OIPC provides instruction to delete a user account and DNA on 23andMe

Alberta, update to access and privacy legislation, passed in December and in force this spring

Federal Privacy Commissioner launches new online privacy breach risk self-assessment tool

Law Society – Bite Size video – cloud computing guide

Ontario IPC commissions report on workplace surveillance technologies

Australian IPC releases new Privacy Basics e-Learning module

Tag: privacy

June 14, 2023 - Ron Kruzeniski, Information and Privacy Commissioner

Thieves Steal a Server From a Law Firm

I became aware of a case in Alberta, where thieves stole a computer from a law firm. Law firms hold a lot of information about their clients. Some of the information can be personal information and some can be personal health information, and the rest is usually viewed as highly confidential. Law firms, like any... read more

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February 14, 2023 - Ron Kruzeniski, Information and Privacy Commissioner

Ontario – Using Faxes in Health Care

In Saskatchewan, my office has done numerous reports on misdirected faxes. See our blog Raising Awareness of the Facts about Fax. The access and privacy commissioners across Canada have passed a resolution encouraging the discontinuance of fax machines in the health care sector. See the resolution. The Federal Privacy Commissioner has issued an updated guidance... read more

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January 16, 2023 - Sherri Fowler, Analyst

The Legislation Act- Things to Know

I had formerly prepared a blog that discussed The Interpretation Act, 1995 and some things to look out for as it relates to FOIP and LA FOIP.  However, The Interpretation Act, 1995 was replaced in May 2019 by The Legislation Act (Legislation Act), so this blog has been updated to reflect those changes. There are... read more

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December 29, 2022 - Lisa Long, Intake Officer

What to do if you Receive a Privacy Breach Notification

Receiving notice that you are an affected individual in a privacy breach can be stressful, and you may be wondering what your options are. Here are some answers to common questions that our office receives when people find out that they may be impacted by a privacy breach. Why am I receiving this notice? Generally... read more

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