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S4-Episode 3: No government ID: Navigating homelessness, identity, and privacy

Most of us take our government issued ID for granted. If we lose it, it’s a minor inconvenience. But for people experiencing homelessness, not having valid ID or a fixed address to obtain these documents is a much more serious challenge. Robert Fabes of The Ottawa Mission shares insights on the...

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- Published on May 7, 2024

Dr. Khaled El Emam

Embarking on my new journey as the IPC’s Scholar-in-Residence

Guest blog by Dr. Khaled El Emam As I begin my tenure as the IPC’s second Scholar-in- Residence, I look forward to the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. In this age where data, especially personal information, has become an indispensable asset for all organizations, we have much to

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- Published on May 2, 2024

Interpretation Bulletin: Economic and Other Related Interests

This interpretation bulletin outlines the factors for determining whether the economic and other related interests exemption applies to a record, as set out in section 18(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 11 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and
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- Published on Apr 30, 2024

IPC FYI Health Privacy Videos

What tools exist to help you control your health information? Our IPC FYI series has the answers!

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- Published on Apr 17, 2024

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S4-Episode 2: At face value: Facial recognition technologies and privacy

From unlocking smartphones to solving crimes, facial recognition technologies are re-shaping identification as we know it. In this episode, we peer into the privacy and human rights implications of facial recognition systems with technology and human rights lawyer Cynthia Khoo.

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- Published on Apr 4, 2024

Interpretation Bulletin: Public Interest Override

This interpretation bulletin explains the public interest override provision, as set out in section 23 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 16 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). This document outlines the
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- Published on Mar 19, 2024

Interpretation Bulletin: Third party information

This interpretation bulletin discusses the third party information exemption, as set out in section 17(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 10(1) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). It outlines the
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- Published on Mar 19, 2024

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AI on campus: Balancing innovation and privacy in Ontario universities

As in every other aspect of our lives, artificial intelligence (AI) is finding its way onto university and college campuses across Ontario. Given the rapid advancements of AI, this shouldn’t surprise us. Still, it does, time and again. It’s a sad reflection of the opaque veneer often associated with

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- Published on Mar 7, 2024

IPC comments on Schedule 4 of Bill 157, Enhancing Access to Justice Act

The IPC opposes the repeal of Section 262 of the Community Safety and Policing Act proposed as part of Bill 157, the Enhancing Access to Justice Act . The public consultation requirements in Section 262 are crucial to maintaining transparency and accountability around the regulation-making process
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- Published on Feb 20, 2024

Submission for Bill 149, the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023, which would amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA)

Commissioner's speaking remarks . In this letter to Brian Riddell, Chair of the Standing Committee on Social Policy, the IPC makes recommendations in relation to proposed amendments to the Employment Standards Act that relate to the use of AI in the workplace. The letter also calls for the
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- Published on Feb 12, 2024