News Releases
Current and archived news releases and announcements issued by the IPC.


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Feb 08, 2010Commissioner Cavoukian calls for a paradigm shift in how we protect privacy: It’s time to Reboot and raise the bar
Jan 26, 2010World-class encryption technology for surveillance cameras receives major boost, in time for International Data Privacy Day
Jan 19, 2010Privacy by Design: The Gold Standard: Conference to promote taking a proactive approach to privacy at a time of increased data collection: Commissioner Cavoukian
Jan 14, 2010Commissioner Cavoukian Orders Durham to Encrypt Health Information on all mobile devices
Dec 24, 2009Commissioner Cavoukian expects health sector to encrypt all health information on mobile devices: Nothing short of this is acceptable
Nov 17, 2009Data explosion from new Smart Grid may threaten privacy: Commissioner Cavoukian
Nov 10, 2009Nymity recognized as Privacy by Design Ambassador - advances default privacy for business practices
Nov 02, 2009‘Remote technologies’ poised to become key part of home health care: Commissioner Cavoukian
Oct 29, 2009Commissioner Cavoukian issues new publication in collaboration with the National Association for Information Destruction: Best Practices for the Secure Destruction of Personal Health Information
Oct 27, 2009Commissioner urges international audience to carry Privacy by Design to own jurisdictions
Oct 05, 2009Commissioner Cavoukian Orders Crown attorneys to stop collecting personal information on prospective jurors – Recommends single screening process, in light of widespread background checks
Oct 01, 2009Commissioner Cavoukian to Issue Pivotal Order – Holding Monday Press Conference on Excessive Juror Vetting
Sep 24, 2009Commissioner Cavoukian releasing results of her province-wide investigation into Juror Vetting on Monday, October 5
Sep 17, 2009Commissioner Ann Cavoukian launches multi-level information drive for Right to Know Week
Sep 10, 2009Protecting Privacy for Canadians in the 21st Century
Sep 02, 2009Privacy Commissioner Cavoukian and seven health organizations team up to eliminate confusion over key element of health privacy law
Aug 21, 2009Information and Privacy Commissioner orders Simcoe County to take all necessary steps to obtain data related to controversial Site 41
Jul 28, 2009Commissioner Cavoukian investigating online privacy breach at Toronto Hydro
Jun 15, 2009Commissioner Cavoukian launching formal survey of all Crown offices – key part of Juror Privacy Investigation – with full support of the Attorney General
Jun 10, 2009Privacy Commissioner launches immediate investigation into secret background checks on jurors
May 27, 2009Dr. Cavoukian reappointed as Information and Privacy Commissioner for an unprecedented third term: Blazes the trail with new priorities
May 25, 2009Old Adoption Files can be Opened as of June 1, 2009 Unless a Disclosure Veto has been Filed
May 13, 2009Commissioner Cavoukian lays out path for increased privacy protection & accountability – doing battle with Victoria University
Apr 28, 2009A potentially life-saving message for hospitals from Commissioner Cavoukian
Feb 02, 2009Ontario’s Privacy Commissioner, Dr. Ann Cavoukian, releases new tool to help protect privacy and manage online identity among multiple players
Jan 22, 2009Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian rolls out the “big guns”to prove her point about using technology to protect privacy: The Privacy By Design Challenge
Jan 15, 2009Reviewing the Return Policies of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario: Privacy Investigation Report PC07-100 – and A Review of the Literature Relating to Fraudulent Returns: Practices Used by Retailers to Combat Fraud
Jan 14, 2009Landmark court ruling hailed by Commissioner Cavoukian as upholding openness and transparency of electronic records
Dec 11, 2008Come to the First Privacy by Design Challenge and see how technology can be designed to enhance privacy instead of encroaching upon it: Commissioner Cavoukian
Oct 30, 2008Ontario and B.C. Privacy Commissioners offer guidance to universities, colleges and school boards on emergency disclosure of personal information
Oct 01, 2008Media Advisory
Sep 26, 2008Commissioner Cavoukian outlines what will need to be done to protect privacy in the 21st century
Sep 15, 2008Names of panelists for annual Right to Know luncheon announced by Commissioner Ann Cavoukian
Aug 20, 2008Unique conference will focus on finding ways to help youth protect their privacy online: Commissioner Ann Cavoukian
Jul 24, 2008Commissioner Ann Cavoukian sending teams to three Ontario cities for Right to Know Blitz Day and sponsoring special luncheon
Jul 16, 2008Commissioner Cavoukian Applauds Agreement Protecting YouTube Users’ Privacy
Jul 10, 2008Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian urges Google to appeal YouTube ruling
Jun 27, 2008Public Information Forum on Ontario’s proposed Enhanced Driver’s Licence set for July 16, 2008
May 28, 2008Do you know where your personal information is, or how it is being used in the Clouds?
May 21, 2008Major advances made in Access and Privacy, says Commissioner Ann Cavoukian
May 09, 2008Ontario and B.C. Privacy Commissioners issue joint message: personal health information can be disclosed in emergencies and other urgent circumstances
Mar 10, 2008Ontario Privacy Commissioner hails major advancement in a privacy-enhancing technology for voice biometrics
Mar 03, 2008Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian and HP meeting with leaders from the health sector
Mar 03, 2008TTC’s surveillance cameras comply with privacy Act, but additional steps needed to enhance privacy protection, says Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian
Feb 29, 2008Media Notice: Commissioner Ann Cavoukian releasing results of her investigation into the TTC’s video surveillance system
Feb 05, 2008Commissioner Cavoukian working with Ontario to protect personal information on enhanced drivers' licences for border crossings
Jan 23, 2008RFID technology can help save lives in health-care sector – and preserve privacy: Commissioner Cavoukian and HP
Dec 10, 2007New disclosure veto addresses privacy concerns, adoption law strikes right balance: Commissioner Cavoukian
Nov 21, 2007Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian named as one of Canada's Top 100 most powerful women
Nov 13, 2007Commissioner Ann Cavoukian applauds Premier for not appealing the court ruling striking down adoption law

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