Information has the power to transform lives. The fundamental right of access to information is critical for both governments and the people they serve and is particularly crucial for women. It provides for a more meaningful voice, enabling women to participate in public life, access public services, and make better decisions for themselves, their families, and their … [Read more...] about Access to Information Transforms Lives
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Qualification and proficiency of privacy and access control professionals
What 21st century skills do privacy professionals need in our data economy? How can Canadian organizations navigate international, federal, and provincial/territorial privacy requirements? The PACC Core Competency Standards, and the PACC Professional Certification Program — which was launched in 2009 and relies on rigorous and unbiased qualification criteria — were … [Read more...] about Qualification and proficiency of privacy and access control professionals
IPC consultation on five-year strategic priorities under way
The Office of Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario has launched a public consultation to gather feedback and advice on the selection of its access and privacy strategic priorities for the next five years. The consultation will help identify areas of highest significance to the people of Ontario and in which the IPC can have greatest positive impact. Learn More … [Read more...] about IPC consultation on five-year strategic priorities under way
Info watchdog raps Privy Council Office for terminating access requests from public
The federal information watchdog has chastised the prime minister's bureaucrats for shutting down several requests from the public without good cause. In a series of decisions made public Tuesday, information commissioner Caroline Maynard reveals the Privy Council Office simply closed four Access to Information requests to avoid missing due dates. In each case, the body … [Read more...] about Info watchdog raps Privy Council Office for terminating access requests from public
A year to forget that’s worth remembering
Now that 2021 is upon us, we can finally close the book on 2020 — a most remarkable year that will have a lasting impact on privacy, both personally and professionally. A quick look at back will help put things in perspective, and allow us to appreciate how far we’ve come — and what lies ahead for future generations. Nine months ago, on March 11, 2020, the world as we knew … [Read more...] about A year to forget that’s worth remembering
