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Adding an On/Off Device to Activate the RFID in Enhanced Driver’s Licences: Pioneering a Made-in-Ontario Transformative Technology that Delivers Both Privacy and Security

Adding an On/Off Device to Activate the RFID in Enhanced Driver’s Licences: Pioneering a Made-in-Ontario Transformative Technology that Delivers Both Privacy and Security … This discussion paper describes the IPC’s work in toward the implementation of an on/off device allowing holders of an …

Resource

- Published on March 19, 2009

Safeguarding Privacy on Mobile Devices

Safeguarding Privacy on Mobile Devices … A brochure outlining suggested best practices for securing mobile devices (PDAs, laptops, etc.) and protecting the information carried out of the workplace on them. Steps are organized into sections: Before you Walk out of the Workplace, While you are Out …

Resource

- Published on June 14, 2007

The Security-Privacy Paradox: Issues, Misconceptions and Strategies

The Security-Privacy Paradox: Issues, Misconceptions and Strategies … This joint paper produced by IPC Ontario and Deloitte & Touche provides hands-on advice for developing strategies for information security and privacy protection. … The Security-Privacy Paradox: Issues, Misconceptions and …

Resource

- Published on August 1, 2003

Guidelines on Facsimile Transmission Security

Guidelines on Facsimile Transmission Security … This updated paper sets out guidelines for government institutions to consider when developing systems and procedures to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of information transmitted by fax. … Guidelines on Facsimile Transmission …

Resource

- Published on January 1, 2003

Best Practices for Online Privacy Protection

Best Practices for Online Privacy Protection … An educative tool designed to help companies identify and implement appropriate practices for protecting the privacy of their online customers. … Best Practices for Online Privacy …

Resource

- Published on June 1, 2001

Commissioner Kosseim on "In Conversation with Stephen Hurley"

Commissioner Kosseim on "In Conversation with Stephen Hurley" … Host Stephen Hurley scans the education ecosystem, looking for the people and ideas that are starting to change the way we think about teaching, learning, schools and communities.   … Commissioner Kosseim on "In Conversation with …

Multimedia

- Published on September 23, 2023

Protect Yourself Against Phishing

Protect Yourself Against Phishing … Almost everyone with an email or instant messaging account has become used to receiving a seemingly never-ending stream of unsolicited messages. Commonly known as spam, some of these messages are “phishing attempts” where the intended goal is to get the recipient …

Blog

- Published on July 4, 2019

Privacy in the Networked Classroom at BIT17

Privacy in the Networked Classroom at BIT17 … Teachers, librarians, and educational tech staff: Bring your on-the-ground experience of online networking in classrooms and your knowledge of privacy issues to our Privacy in the Networked Classroom  workshop on Wednesday, November 8, from 9am-4pm, as …

Event

- Published on October 31, 2017

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