Privacy Guardians Urge Caution for Businesses Contemplating a Bring Your Own Device Program

Federal, British Columbia and Alberta privacy commissioners issue guidelines to help organizations reduce risks for personal information when considering allowing…

Commissioner Releases Review of Government’s Disclosure of Travel and Expenses Policy

Report: Review of the Government of Alberta’s Proactive Disclosure of Travel and Expenses Policy (PDF) A review of the Government…

Joint Investigation Launched Into Alleged Improper Destruction of Records by Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development

The Information and Privacy Commissioner and the Public Interest Commissioner have opened a joint investigation into the alleged improper destruction…

OIPC Participating in Global Privacy Sweep of Apps and Websites Used by Children

For the second time, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) is participating in the Global Privacy Enforcement…

Commissioner Responds to Questions About Shredding of Government Records

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner provides the following information in response to questions concerning the destruction of…

Individual Charged under the Health Information Act

An investigation by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) has resulted in one charge being laid against…

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…

Letter: Commissioners Write to Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security on Bill C-51, The Anti-Terrorism Act, 2015

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…