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Information and Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian outlines the need for SmartPrivacy

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In an increasingly connected world, where we are subjected to new forms of data collection on a daily basis, it is time to recognize the need for SmartPrivacy. What is SmartPrivacy? The umbrella that offers the complete suite of protections to ensure data privacy. It consists of multiple measures ranging from regulatory protections to education and awareness, but one measure stands out as the sine qua non ("without which not"): Privacy by Design.

If You Want To Protect Your Privacy, Secure Your Gmail

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This is amazing. Every time I see something like this, it makes me sad that the US doesn't have anything like your office. The Commissioner has yet again shown bold leadership in the privacy space. I can only hope that the major Web 2.0 companies listen to her, and embrace the philosophy of Privacy By Design. Pat yourselves on the back for doing a great job.

Christopher Soghoian

NOTE: On January 12, 2010, Google announced that it was implementing https encryption as the default for all Gmail users - a positive development in line with Privacy by Design principles.

Privacy by Design Challenge 2009

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

View Commissioner Ann Cavoukian’s introduction to the first, sold-out Privacy by Design Challenge. This event, held in 2009 at the Toronto Board of Trade, is a call to design privacy into the architecture of new systems with the result of protecting privacy without compromising performance or security. Privacy leaders from organizations such as: Intel; IBM; Microsoft, Facebook, HP and Sun presented their latest innovations in Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs).

View the video.

If you wanted to know…Can I get health information about my deceased relative?

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:26:00 GMT

Fact Sheet #15 - Obtaining Personal Health Information About a Deceased Relative

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

If you wanted to know ... What if you are a victim of identity theft or your credit/bank cards are lost or stolen?

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Practical information about credit reports and bureaus, how to avoid identity theft and what to do if you find you are a victim. Originally printed: 2003.

BlackBerry® Cleaning: Tips on How to Wipe Your Device Clean of Personal Data

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:26:00 GMT

Originally published: October 2008
Updated: December 2008

If You Wanted to Know ... Canada’s National Do Not Call List

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:43:00 GMT

Your Rights under Ontario’s Freedom of Information Laws

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

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Freedom of Information Quiz

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

• Right to Know Page
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• Your Rights under Ontario's Freedom of Information Laws
• Answers to the Freedom of Information Quiz