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Information and Privacy Commissioners across Canada call on governments to safeguard independent review of solicitor-client privilege claims

Information and Privacy Commissioners across Canada call on governments to safeguard independent review of solicitor-client privilege claims … Iqaluit, Nunavut, October 18, 2017 – In a joint resolution , Canada’s Information and Privacy Commissioners (IPCs) have called on governments to ensure that …

News Release

- Published on October 20, 2017

Bill 68 Submission to Standing Committee on Social Policy - Modernizing Ontario's Municipal Legislation Act, 2017

Bill 68 Submission to Standing Committee on Social Policy - Modernizing Ontario's Municipal Legislation Act, 2017 … Commissioner Brian Beamish appeared before the Standing Committee on Social Policy today to provide the IPC’s views on Bill 68, Modernizing Ontario's Municipal Legislation Act, 2017. …

Blog

- Published on April 11, 2017

Submission to the Standing Committee on Bill 89, Supporting Children, Youth and Families Act, 2017

Submission to the Standing Committee on Bill 89, Supporting Children, Youth and Families Act, 2017 … Commissioner Brian Beamish appeared before the Standing Committee on Justice Policy today to provide the IPC’s views on Bill 89, Supporting Children, Youth and Families Act, 2017. While the IPC …

Blog

- Published on March 30, 2017

Submission to the Standing Committee on Bill 84, Medical Assistance in Dying Statute Law Amendment Act, 2017

Submission to the Standing Committee on Bill 84, Medical Assistance in Dying Statute Law Amendment Act, 2017 … Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, Brian Beamish, provided his comments this afternoon to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs on Bill 84, the Medical …

Blog

- Published on March 23, 2017

Health Record Snooping Case Prosecuted in Goderich

Health Record Snooping Case Prosecuted in Goderich … TORONTO, ON, (March 16, 2017) – A Masters of Social Work student who was on an educational placement with a family health team in Central Huron, has been ordered to pay a $20,000 fine and a $5,000 victim surcharge for accessing personal health …

News Release

- Published on March 16, 2017

New PHIPA Code of Procedure

New PHIPA Code of Procedure … The IPC has published a new Code of Procedure for Matters under the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 . This code comes into force on March 15, 2017, and will apply immediately to all IPC files under PHIPA . This code replaces the IPC’s “Code of …

Blog

- Published on March 1, 2017

IPC Webinar: Understanding Exemptions

IPC Webinar: Understanding Exemptions … Mark your calendars! On April 27, 2017, the IPC will host a webinar about exemptions under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and its municipal counterpart ( MFIPPA ). A basic principle of Ontario’s access and privacy laws is …

Event

- Published on February 28, 2017

Legal Guide to Privacy and Information Management in Healthcare

Legal Guide to Privacy and Information Management in Healthcare … Commissioner, Brian Beamish, will give the keynote presentation on the latest updates from the IPC. Assistant Commissioner, Sherry Liang, will be presenting on the topic of, Strategies and Best Practices for Responding to and …

Event

- Published on December 20, 2016

2017 NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit

2017 NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit … Commissioner, Brian Beamish, will be appearing on panel of regulators discussing the topic of privacy and breach response. For more information and to register, visit NetDilligence. … 2017 NetDiligence Cyber Risk …

Event

- Published on December 20, 2016

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

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 …

Blog

- Published on December 8, 2016

Teachers Must Consider Privacy Before Using Online Services

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 …

Blog

- Published on November 28, 2016

Commissioner Statement on Casino Rama Resort Cyberattack

Commissioner Statement on Casino Rama Resort Cyberattack … Cyberattacks have become an increasingly common threat to information security and privacy. Often these attacks are accompanied by a threat to make the stolen information public. This week, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) …

News Release

- Published on November 10, 2016

Considering Video Surveillance?

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 …

Blog

- Published on November 9, 2016

Study Finds Most Devices Don’t Reveal How Personal Information Will Be Used

Study Finds Most Devices Don’t Reveal How Personal Information Will Be Used … Six in ten “Internet of Things” devices don’t properly tell customers how their personal information is being used, an international study has found. The GPEN (Global Privacy Enforcement Network) study, conducted by 25 …

Blog

- Published on September 22, 2016

Best Practices for Automated Licence Plate Recognition Technologies

Best Practices for Automated Licence Plate Recognition Technologies … Automated licence plate recognition (ALPR) technologies can quickly capture and match large volumes of licence plate numbers to lists of plates stored in a database. Police services in Ontario use ALPR systems to match licence …

Blog

- Published on September 21, 2016

Understanding the Risks of Emailing Health Information

Understanding the Risks of Emailing Health Information … Individuals and organizations rely on email for its convenience, speed and economy. Health information custodians are no exception. While email offers many benefits, it also poses risks to the privacy of individuals and to the security of …

Blog

- Published on September 15, 2016

Information and Privacy Commissioner Calls for Modernization of Access and Privacy Legislation

Information and Privacy Commissioner Calls for Modernization of Access and Privacy Legislation … TORONTO, ON (June 28, 2016) – In his 2015 Annual Report, Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner Brian Beamish is calling on the government to update the province’s access and privacy laws to …

News Release

- Published on June 28, 2016

Yes, You Can Share Information to Protect a Child

Yes, You Can Share Information to Protect a Child … TORONTO, ON (January 20, 2016) – Common misunderstandings about privacy are frequently cited as reasons for not sharing information with a children’s aid society (CAS) about a child who may be at risk. In fact, Ontario law permits professionals …

News Release

- Published on January 20, 2016