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Tag: technology

December 4, 2023 - Rick Yachiw, Director of Compliance

Privacy Savvy Children and Youth

Various studies on how Canadian children and youth use technology have concluded similar findings. One study found that about 90% of young people aged nine to 11 have at least one social media account. The same study found that about 80% of young people aged nine to 17 have their own smartphone, with many having... read more

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September 7, 2023 - Sharon Young, Analyst

Privacy Audits (updated)

Your organization has undertaken a privacy impact assessment (PIA) as part of its process of designing and implementing a new program. So, what’s next? Once the new program has gone live, your organization should plan regular privacy audits to ensure that the program is operating in a manner that complies with applicable access and privacy... read more

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March 14, 2023 - Danielle Serson, Manager of Administration

Managing Electronic Records

One of the many challenges an organization may face when transitioning from paper-based to electronic records is ensuring proper records management processes are in place. While paper records can be easily organized and stored while waiting for retention periods to be met, electronic records can take a bit more work. Our office has succeeded in... read more

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January 16, 2023 - Ron Kruzeniski, Information and Privacy Commissioner

Live Streaming a Public Meeting

The Legislative Assembly broadcasts its proceedings over the internet. Each word spoken by an MLA is recorded and published in Hansard. Hansard is available to the public. Similarly, committees of the Legislative Assembly are public, sometimes broadcasted and recorded in Hansard. Both video and text are available on the Legislative Assembly website at (www.legassembly.sk.ca/). Committees can decide to go... read more

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