Charges Laid under the Health Information Act
An investigation by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) has resulted in 14 charges being laid against…
Tax Season Brings Privacy Risks
A popular commercial describes the pain associated with filing taxes, but tax season also brings privacy risks. The Office of…
Law Enforcement Agencies Urged to Consider Privacy and Personal Information Protection Before Adopting Body-Worn Cameras
Federal, provincial and territorial privacy and personal information protection Ombudspersons and Commissioners issue guidance on law enforcement and the use…
Research Explore Government Information Sharing
Independent Research: Government Information Sharing: Is Data Going Out of the Silos, Into the Mines? (PDF) In recognition of Data…
Commissioner Initiates Investigation on Service Alberta
Information and Privacy Commissioner Jill Clayton has launched an investigation into Service Alberta concerning the disclosure of personal information under…
Commissioner Comments on PIPA Amendments
Letter Recommending Amendment to PIPA in Response to the Supreme Court of Canada’s UFCW Decision (PDF) Earlier this week, the…
Commissioner to Examine Calgary Police Service’s Use of New Technologies
Information and Privacy Commissioner Jill Clayton has initiated an investigation of the Calgary Police Service’s (CPS) use of body-worn cameras…
Supreme Court of Canada Extends Deadline for Amendments to PIPA
Letter to the Premier and Ministers of Service Alberta and Justice and Solicitor General About the Status of PIPA (PDF)…