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
Governance
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
Have Your Say to inform Ontario’s new privacy law
Ontario's Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (MGCS) has invited the public's input about how private sector organizations should be able to collect, use, and disclose personal information, and to elicit input about how/whether to : Increase transparency for individuals, to provide Ontarians with more detail about how their information is being used … [Read more...] about Have Your Say to inform Ontario’s new privacy law
Report: New Imperative for Corporate Data Responsibility
The New Imperative for Corporate Data Responsibility report confirms what many privacy professionals have been advocating for years: the vast majority of consumers view privacy as a fundamental human right. Corporations and governments that ignore consumer demands for greater control over their personal information do so at their peril. Read the Report … [Read more...] about Report: New Imperative for Corporate Data Responsibility
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
