The 2021 edition of the World Development Report from the World Bank provides a blueprint on how to harness the power of data for development, to ensure no one is left behind. The report examines aligning data governance with the social contract, and moving toward an integrated national data system. Read the report at https://wdr2021.worldbank.org/ … [Read more...] about Data for Better Lives
Governance
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
Data Governance Standard Under Development
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
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
Alberta OIPC responds to HIA amendments
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
