Archive (Tag: privacy)
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
Chatbots and Security
There are several security risks associated with using a chatbot, some of which include: Data privacy: Chatbots may collect sensitive personal data such as names, email addresses, phone numbers and financial information. If this data is not handled properly or falls into the wrong hands, it could be used for fraudulent activities. Malicious attacks: Chatbots... read more
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
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