Canadian privacy laws contain a basic safeguarding principle: access to personal information may only be granted on a need-to-know basis. Snooping violates that principle. Several Ontario arbitrators have upheld a “zero tolerance” approach for #privacy breaches at hospitals, holding that summary dismissal is the appropriate remedy for deliberate breaches of confidentiality … [Read more...] about The perils of privacy breaches by hospital employees
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Calling out COVID scammers
The confusion surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic has been a boon to scammers — who are expert at getting people to doubt their own good instincts. Health officials have diligently explained how important it is to be able to know who has had contact with whom — to be able to trace and halt the spread of the virus in our communities. The important work to figure out that puzzle … [Read more...] about Calling out COVID scammers
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 by businesses … [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
