Tag: Privacy

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New Big Data Guidelines

Big data is increasingly used by government institutions to shape and improve policies, programs and services affecting the public they serve. While big data may benefit individuals, it also raises a number of privacy, fairness and ethical concerns about how institutions use it to process personal

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- Published on May 17, 2017

Your doctor is retiring? What you should know about your medical records.

The IPC is excited to announce the launch of a biweekly blog about what is trending on our public inquiries line. We hope this blog series will raise awareness and answer some of your questions about rights and obligations under Ontario’s access and privacy laws. Your doctor is retiring? What you

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- Published on Mar 24, 2017

Protecting Privacy in Open Government

The IPC strongly supports Open Government initiatives and encourages Ontario institutions to be more open and transparent, and to enhance their engagement with the public. Without appropriate measures, however, institutions could face the following risks: personal information may be published
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- Published on Mar 15, 2017

Big Data and Your Privacy Rights

The emergence of big data as a tool to manage and analyze large and complex data sets offers great promise and opportunity, but also raises serious privacy challenges and considerations, especially to personal privacy. Public and health sector institutions increasingly use big data tools to improve

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- Published on Jan 25, 2017

Recent Key IPC Decisions (January)

Every month, IPC adjudicators make decisions on access to information appeals and privacy complaints. Here are four recent key decisions: MO-3376 (City of Hamilton) A city decision to release copies of a successful proposal relating to the city’s purchase of refuse packers, as well as any associated
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- Published on Jan 18, 2017

IPC Privacy Day Event - Government and Big Data: Privacy Risks and Solutions

Technological advancements have changed the way Ontario’s public institutions develop policy and design service delivery programs. Governments are collecting more data than ever before, and are taking advantage of powerful computing and analytical models. Many believe that big data analytics support
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- Published on Dec 8, 2016

Teachers Must Consider Privacy Before Using Online Services

Educators are using online educational services for student learning, communication and evaluation. While these services may be innovative, accessible and available at little or no cost, their use could put the privacy of students and their families at risk. Sometimes teachers use online services
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- Published on Nov 28, 2016

The IPC Launches New Webinar Series

The IPC is committed to increasing its engagement with its various public and professional audiences across Ontario. To help with this province-wide outreach, the IPC is excited to announce a new webinar series on timely, in-demand topics about access to information and privacy. This webinar series

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- Published on Nov 10, 2016

Considering Video Surveillance?

There are a number of important factors Ontario institutions should consider before implementing a video surveillance system. Most importantly, video surveillance must be used in a way that protects individual privacy to be compliant with the law. These requirements are outlined in our new fact
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- Published on Nov 9, 2016

Improving Access and Privacy with RIM

Developing effective records and information management (RIM) practices helps Ontario institutions meet their legal requirements and better serve the public. Poor RIM practices can negatively affect an institution’s ability to: respond to access requests in a timely way be transparent and
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- Published on Nov 3, 2016