Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection — Privacy information management systems — Requirements and guidance The updated version of the Privacy Information Management System, which will replace ISO/IEC 27701:2019, is now in the approval phase. The final version is expected to be published in Q1 of 2025. The standard specifies requirements for … [Read more...] about ISO/IEC FDIS 27701 Review
Data Protection
OPC Launches Ticketmaster Investigation
In the wake of a security incident that occurred between April 2 and May 18, 2024 — affecting 1.3 terabytes of data, containing the personal information of 560 million customers worldwide — the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster Canada in response to a complaint. The investigation will examine the company’s practices with respect to … [Read more...] about OPC Launches Ticketmaster Investigation
Privacy Sweep finds majority of apps and websites use deceptive design to influence privacy choices, including sites targeting children
A sweep of more than 1,000 websites and mobile apps found that 97% of websites and apps reviewed were using one or more deceptive design patterns that make it difficult for people to protect their privacy online. Researchers found that the use of deceptive design patterns is often worse among websites and apps that are geared towards children. The examination, conducted by … [Read more...] about Privacy Sweep finds majority of apps and websites use deceptive design to influence privacy choices, including sites targeting children
Industry Standard Reaffirmed
The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) has announced the reaffirmation of the CAN/DGSI 109-1, Privacy – Part 1: Qualification and Proficiency of Access-to-Information, Privacy, and Data Protection Professionals. Based upon the PACC Professional Certification Program, this standard serves as a crucial framework that outlines the qualifications and proficiencies … [Read more...] about Industry Standard Reaffirmed
B.C. strengthens information sharing protections in child welfare legislation
New procedural safeguards in British Columbia's Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA) will enhance personal privacy protections while supporting child protection needs through amended legislation that also removes barriers to Indigenous jurisdiction. In April 2023, the B.C. Court of Appeal required safeguards to be added to balance the privacy of access to personal … [Read more...] about B.C. strengthens information sharing protections in child welfare legislation
Public Sector Use of Private Sector Personal Data: Towards Best Practices
Governments increasingly turn to the private sector as a source of data for various purposes. In some cases, the data that they seek to use is personal data. The public sector use of private sector personal data raises several important law and public policy concerns. These include the legal authority for such uses; privacy and data protection; ethics; transparency; and human … [Read more...] about Public Sector Use of Private Sector Personal Data: Towards Best Practices
