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Youth resources: For educators and parents

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Digital Privacy Charter for Ontario Schools

Ontario schools have an essential role in preparing young people to be safe and responsible digital citizens. Recognizing this, the IPC has developed a Digital Privacy Charter for Ontario Schools in consultation with educators, educational institutions, and youth and parent advocates.

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Privacy Pursuit! Lesson Plans

The IPC has developed four classroom-ready lesson plans to help educators teach students in Grades 2 through 8 about why privacy is important and how to protect their privacy online.

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A Guide to Privacy and Access to Information in Ontario Schools

Ontario schools collect, use and disclose a large amount of personal information about students. This guide provides answers to common questions about privacy and access to information in the school system.

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Protecting Student Privacy Rights in Ontario (Webinar)

IPC webinar on protecting student privacy rights. This webinar explores the privacy obligations that schools and school boards have under MFIPPA when delivering educational services and includes best practices for meeting these obligations.

From the Commissioner's blog

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Access and Privacy 101 - Tips for Educators

With the new school year on the horizon, the IPC is educating the educators about their obligations when handling students’ confidential information.

Protecting Privacy in Ontario Schools

There are more than two million students enrolled in Ontario’s public and separate schools. School boards, educators and administrators are required to keep each student’s personal information secure and confidential.

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Back to school: Lessons learned about online educational tools and platforms

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across Ontario have adopted digital tools for remote learning. Here's some of the work the IPC has done to ensure students' privacy while learning online.

Fact sheets and resources for educators

Privacy and Access to Information in Ontario Schools: A Guide for Educators (Fact Sheet)

This guide helps Ontario educators manage students' personal information, ensuring compliance with privacy laws like MFIPPA. It lays out best practices and legal requirements for collecting, using, and disclosing personal data in school settings.

Privacy in the School (Fact Sheet)

This fact sheet outlines the rules for how Ontario schools must handle students' personal information, including guidelines on data collection, use, and disclosure, and the prevention of privacy breaches.

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Protecting Your Students’ Privacy Online (Fact Sheet)

This fact sheet provides guidelines for educators on safeguarding students' personal information when using online educational tools and social media, ensuring compliance with privacy laws.

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Your Child’s Privacy in School (Fact Sheet)

This fact sheet explains rules that Ontario schools are required to follow as they collect, use, and store your child’s personal information. It also explains your rights to access records.

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Yes, You Can - Brochure

This brochure clarifies misconceptions about privacy laws and the duty to report child protection concerns, ensuring professionals understand when and how to share information with children’s aid societies.

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Online Educational Services: What Educators Need to Know

This brochure informs educators about the privacy risks associated with using online educational tools and services, emphasizing compliance with MFIPPA and providing guidelines for secure use.