The Government of Alberta recently introduced Bill 46 that proposes several amendments to Alberta's Health Information Act, and to the legal framework for Electronic Health Records. The provisions of Bill 46 indicate a philosophical shift — from viewing health information as being in the hands of Authorized Custodians, who are permitted to share it under specified … [Read more...] about Alberta OIPC responds to HIA amendments
Data Protection
Change is afoot
The federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry has indicated that a Government Bill to enact the Consumer Privacy Protection Act and the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act, and to make consequential and related amendments to other legislation, will be introduced on November 16, 2020. Read More … [Read more...] about Change is afoot
The high cost of affordable auto insurance
In an attempt to drive down soaring auto insurance rates, the Alberta Government recently introduced Bill 41 to modernize the Insurance Act. On its surface, Bill 41 is a valiant effort to provide some relief from high auto insurance rates (although the Bill does not require cost savings to be passed on to consumers). A quick look under its hood is all it … [Read more...] about The high cost of affordable auto insurance
EU-US Data Transfers: The Next Step
In the wake of the recent Court of Justice of the European Union "Schrems II" decision invalidating the EU/US Privacy Shield framework, the US Department of Commerce and the European Commission have initiated discussions to evaluate the potential for an enhanced EU-US Privacy Shield framework. Read the EU Commission Statement … [Read more...] about EU-US Data Transfers: The Next Step
Cybersecurity and Privacy Recommendations For Boards
The growth in size, number and sophistication of cyber breaches over the last 10 years has catapulted cyberthreats to be one of the greatest threats of the 21st century. Governments around the world have developed strict data security and privacy laws including GDPR and CPAA in efforts to protect citizens. Data security and privacy are the responsibility of the board and have … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity and Privacy Recommendations For Boards
The Hidden Privacy Risk in Note-Taking Apps
People are doing more than ever to protect their privacy as they strive to stay relevant while maintaining their distance. But not every privacy risk is explained in the news. Explore some of the lesser-known though commonly encountered privacy risks that lurk in the apps that people have turned to. Read More … [Read more...] about The Hidden Privacy Risk in Note-Taking Apps
