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OIPC calls for changes to new proposed public sector access and privacy legislation for Alberta

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) of Alberta has published comments and a call for changes to two new access to information and privacy bills tabled in the legislative assembly earlier this month by the Alberta government.The bills are designed to create two new pieces of legislation to replace the existing public sector access and privacy law, … [Read more...] about OIPC calls for changes to new proposed public sector access and privacy legislation for Alberta

Canadian privacy regulators pass resolution to address privacy-related harms resulting from deceptive design patterns

Privacy regulators from across Canada have issued a joint resolution calling on public and private sector organizations to avoid platform designs and practices that would influence, manipulate, or coerce users into making decisions that go against their privacy interests and to ensure that users can make informed privacy decisions. Passed at their October annual meeting, … [Read more...] about Canadian privacy regulators pass resolution to address privacy-related harms resulting from deceptive design patterns

Working for Workers Five Act Receives Royal Assent

Ontario Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 (“Bill 190”) - the fifth iteration of Ontario’s Working for Workers acts – received Royal Assent on October 28, 2024. The new law includes a suite of amendments to various employment-related statutes, and legislative changes relevant to job posting information; informing candidates about certain prescribed information … [Read more...] about Working for Workers Five Act Receives Royal Assent

Revised National Standard for Data-Centric Security

The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) has published the revised CAN/DGSI 100-1 standard, Data Governance – Part 1: Data-Centric Security. In an era of unprecedented digital transformation, the imperative for data sharing has become paramount for organizations seeking to optimize operational efficiencies and drive informed decision-making processes.  However, … [Read more...] about Revised National Standard for Data-Centric Security

Public Review Now Open

CAN/DGSI 100-11: Data Governance – Part 11: Delivery of community and human services has now been posted for Public Review on the DGC website. This document specifies minimum requirements for the responsible and privacy-preserving collection, storage, use, and sharing of personal information by organisations delivering community and human services. This Standard serves as a … [Read more...] about Public Review Now Open