Archive (Tag: protect)
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
“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
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
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