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The Privacy and Access Council of Canada

The voice for privacy and access

Data Protection

Qualification and proficiency of privacy and access control professionals

26/Feb/2021

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

How Do Dating Apps Use My Data? A Video Explainer in time for Valentine’s Day

12/Feb/2021

If you've ever used a dating app, your data has likely been collected and shared across the Internet. How do dating - and other types of apps - use your data? Advocate R.J. Cross explains. She has more to say about this and other important issues at U.S. PIRG … [Read more...] about How Do Dating Apps Use My Data? A Video Explainer in time for Valentine’s Day

Data Governance Standard Under Development

02/Feb/2021

CAN/CIOSC 100-3 : Data governance – Part 3: Privacy enhancing data de-identification framework has now been posted for Public Review. All interested parties can make their comments directly on the CIOSC website. Deadline for commenting is March 26th, 2021. https://ciostrategycouncil.com/standards/public-review/ … [Read more...] about Data Governance Standard Under Development

Help shape Ontario’s Digital ID Program

02/Feb/2021

The Ontario government is seeking input on its plan to introduce a digital ID program by the end of 2021 that would enable Ontarians to conveniently prove their identity online. Individuals could use digital ID to prove their identity when: checking in for virtual medical appointments getting a birth, marriage or death certificate applying for government … [Read more...] about Help shape Ontario’s Digital ID Program

Guidelines 01/2021 on Examples regarding Data Breach Notification

18/Jan/2021

The EDPB Guidelines on Examples regarding Data Breach Notification are now available here: https://europa.eu/!wc77KM The guidelines complement the existing WP 29 guidance and provide more practical guidance and recommendations. They are open for public consultation until 02/03/2021 … [Read more...] about Guidelines 01/2021 on Examples regarding Data Breach Notification

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PACC is dedicated to the development and promotion of the access-to-information, information privacy, and data governance profession across the private, non-profit and public sectors.

PACC is the certifying body for access and privacy professionals, and engages in outreach efforts to advance awareness about access, privacy, and data protection.

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  • Qualification and proficiency of privacy and access control professionals
  • Have Your Say — IAB Canada Transparency & Consent Framework Policies
  • How Do Dating Apps Use My Data? A Video Explainer in time for Valentine’s Day
  • Data Governance Standard Under Development
  • Help shape Ontario’s Digital ID Program

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