Archive (Tag: resource)
A Pandemic Binder
On March 15, 2020, as discussions regarding the pandemic were mounting, I would not have thought there would be so many access and privacy issues. At the end of April, I am amazed how many issues have surfaced. As issues surfaced in Saskatchewan, my office has attempted to develop a blog, statement, or advisory. As... read more
Vaccines
As vaccines are now available and some of our population has been vaccinated and others will be vaccinated soon, the issue of requiring people to be vaccinated or requiring people to show or provide a vaccination certificate will be front and center. On December 11, 2020, my office posted an Advisory on vaccinations. I thought... read more
Government of Canada proposes amendments to PIPEDA
On Friday, November 13, 2020, I posted a blog on Privacy Guide for Business developed by the federal Privacy Commissioner. That guide will change because the Government of Canada has tabled Bill C-11 Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2020 on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. The federal government has issued a fact sheet summarizing the proposed changes. Bill... read more
Saskatchewan Business and Privacy
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) has issued a guidance document entitled Privacy Guide for Businesses. You may ask, “Does it apply to businesses or organizations in Saskatchewan?” The answer is yes, it does. The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) is a federal statute that applies to businesses in... read more