Privacy Commissioner of Canada to investigate cybersecurity breach at WestJet

PowerSchool commits to strengthened breach measures following engagement with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Sask. information and privacy commissioner brings a focus on cyber security, AI

Commissioner Dufresne launches exploratory consultation on children’s privacy code

Survey conducted by OPC found that most parents worry about their children’s online privacy

Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and The French Language Services Commissioner discuss your rights of access to information and services in French June 4, 2025

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

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August 28, 2025 - Julie Ursu, Manager of Communication

AI and Children’s Privacy Podcast

In Commissioner Hession David’s first episode of Un-redacted, the Sask IPC Podcast, she discusses with Diane Aldridge, the Deputy Commissioner, an extremely important topic regarding children’s privacy and generative artificial intelligence (AI). “The real concern in terms of children is that these models can be used to create the deep fakes that are becoming very common... read more

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August 21, 2025 - Megan Borland, Analyst

“Bin” There, Shouldn’t Have Done That: When Medical Records End Up in the Wrong Bin

“Medical records found in Regina recycling bin” reads a CBC News headline from March 2011, where former Commissioner Dickson and members of our office were seen climbing into a paper recycling bin in Regina after personal health information was found inside. This case was, and still is, “the largest breach involving personal health information since... read more

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December 10, 2024

Canada’s Information Commissioners and Ombuds issue joint resolution calling for enhanced transparency in government operations

Gatineau, Québec – December 10, 2024 – In a joint resolution, Canada’s Information Commissioners and Ombuds from federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions are pressing their respective governments to prioritize transparency in the design and implementation of new systems, administrative processes, procedures, and governance models. This resolution reflects the need for a new standard in government... read more

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December 4, 2024 - Ron Kruzeniski, Information and Privacy Commissioner

Independent Schools Treated Like School Boards

Currently in our education system, we have 27 school boards. They are defined as local authorities under The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP). Under LA FOIP, they are obligated to provide records to parents and citizens. Of course, there are exemptions which they can claim to justify withholding... read more

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