The BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association (FIPA) has created the Transparency Spotlight — a table of over 6,500 Canadian and British Columbian news stories informed through Access to Information requests. The table can be sorted, and is searchable by keyword or by selecting one of ten pre-identified categories. "Transparency Spotlight shows the important role … [Read more...] about New FOI research resource
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Reinforcing Privacy and Access to Information Rights During and After a Pandemic
Canada’s Information and Privacy regulators issued a joint resolution calling on their respective governments to respect Canadians’ quasi-constitutional rights to privacy and access to information. The regulators took note of the serious impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the right of access to information and privacy rights in Canada and called on governments to use the … [Read more...] about Reinforcing Privacy and Access to Information Rights During and After a Pandemic
Access to Information Transforms Lives
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
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
