Privacy Commission of Canada launches new strategic plan –watch video

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Alberta promises increased privacy protections

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Ontario IPC blog on AI and the public sector

England’s ICO issues Tech Horizons Report

Guidelines for use of AI by lawyers

Federal Privacy Commissioner issues report on RCMP collection of data from third parties

Ontario IPC issues guidance on police use of facial recognition and mug shots

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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October 19, 2023 - Rick Yachiw, Director of Compliance

Ransomware

Our office created the resource, “Ransomware – What Everyone Should Know”, to help individuals and public bodies think about why ransomware attacks happen, what they are, and what can be done to address or prevent them. Ransomware attacks are not new. The first known instance of ransomware occurred in 1989 when Joseph L. Popp, a... 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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