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S4-Episode 11: The best of season 4

In this special retrospective episode of Info Matters, Commissioner, Patricia Kosseim revisits season four’s standout conversations. Highlights include junior high students' views on privacy, Cynthia Khoo on facial recognition, and Robert Fabes on how people experiencing homelessness perceive...

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- Published on Feb 12, 2025

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Insights on privacy and access from Ontario’s IPC

Commissioner Kosseim’s keynote at the Association of Native Child and Family Services Agencies of Ontario Child and Family Well-Being Conference, providing insights on privacy and access and the IPC’s efforts to support the well-being of children, youth, and their families.

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- Published on Dec 5, 2024

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S4-Episode 9: Technology in the classroom: Digital education, privacy, and student well-being

Digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, are transforming education at a rapid pace, raising critical questions about students’ learning experiences, privacy, and well-being. Anthony Carabache, a staff officer in the Professional Development Department at the Ontario English Catholic...

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- Published on Dec 3, 2024

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Empowering young people in today’s digital world

Last month, I had the opportunity to join the international community of privacy regulators at the 46th Annual Global Privacy Assembly. The theme of this year’s assembly was to explore how we can balance the power of information with the need for citizens to have power, control, and dignity over
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- Published on Nov 20, 2024

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School’s out for the summer — or is it?

In the hazy, lazy, remaining days of August, the last thing parents and kids want to think about is school! As a student, I remember being in denial about it right up until Labour Day weekend. Only then would my mind suddenly turn to seeing my classmates again, meeting my new teachers, deciding
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- Published on Aug 21, 2024

IPC comments on Bill 188, the Supporting Children's Futures Act

The IPC made recommendations to the Standing Committee on Social Policy in relation to proposed amendments to the Child, Youth and Family Services Act. It is the IPC’s position that any changes related to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information must be transparent and matched by a
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- Published on May 17, 2024

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AI on campus: Balancing innovation and privacy in Ontario universities

As in every other aspect of our lives, artificial intelligence (AI) is finding its way onto university and college campuses across Ontario. Given the rapid advancements of AI, this shouldn’t surprise us. Still, it does, time and again. It’s a sad reflection of the opaque veneer often associated with

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- Published on Mar 7, 2024

Digital Privacy Charter for Ontario Schools (poster size)

The IPC wants your feedback! We’ve launched a draft Digital Privacy Charter for Ontario Schools to help educators prepare young people to be safe and responsible digital citizens, and empower them to exercise their privacy and access rights.
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- Published on Oct 23, 2023

Digital Privacy Charter for Ontario Schools (printable)

The IPC wants your feedback! We’ve launched a draft Digital Privacy Charter for Ontario Schools to help educators prepare young people to be safe and responsible digital citizens, and empower them to exercise their privacy and access rights. The public consultation period ends on Monday, April, 22
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- Published on Oct 23, 2023

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Media Literacy Week: Protecting and empowering students in the digital age

Guest blog by Commissioner Kosseim for MediaSmarts in recognition of Media Literacy Week Young people today love going online. Whether it’s for educational purposes, social networking or gaming — there is always something new and exciting to see and do. With every click, they explore new horizons
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- Published on Oct 20, 2023