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New IPC Fact Sheet: Frivolous and Vexatious Requests

… New IPC Fact Sheet: Frivolous and Vexatious Requests … The IPC is often asked how … other than obtaining information. Today, the IPC released its latest fact sheet, Frivolous and Vexatious Requests , directed at both institutions …

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- Published on August 23, 2017

New IPC Fact Sheet: General Data Protection Regulation

… New IPC Fact Sheet: General Data Protection Regulation … There’s been a lot of buzz … know what it means for your organization? Today the IPC released a new fact sheet on the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation …

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- Published on July 11, 2018

Accessing Records of Deceased Relatives

… to the stress. To help with this process, my office recently issued a fact sheet, Accessing Your Deceased Relative’s Personal Information . The fact sheet provides answers to common questions about your right, under …

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- Published on May 7, 2019

When Are Councillors’ Records Subject to Access?

… . In the absence of the changes to the law, we have issued a new fact sheet,  The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy … largely on the context. It involves a consideration of a number of factors and circumstances. The fact sheet outlines the relevant factors …

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- Published on April 22, 2016

Protecting Against Ransomware

… facilities protect themselves, we have published a new technology fact sheet outlining various strategies for protecting information and how … limiting user privileges, software protections and more. This fact sheet is the first in a new series to provide institutions and …

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- Published on July 15, 2016

Understanding Your Rights When Dealing With Law Enforcement

… when dealing with law enforcement agencies. We have developed two fact sheets that answer these frequently asked questions and explain your … the different types of checks and the information they contain. The fact sheet also explains the police record check process and your …

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- Published on August 12, 2019

Disposing of Your Electronic Media

… or made accessible to others. Today, the IPC released its latest fact sheet, Disposing of Your Electronic Media . This fact sheet outlines how to securely destroy personal information when …

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- Published on March 6, 2018

Balancing Privacy with Safety and Security

… to disclose in these situations requires carefully assessing many factors. To assist institutions, our office recently published a fact sheet about disclosure of personal information to law enforcement. This …

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- Published on November 26, 2018

Understanding Personal Information

… of the term “personal information,” the IPC has published a new fact sheet answering some frequently asked questions. This document is part …

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- Published on October 20, 2016

Ransomware: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

… is worth a pound of cure. With that in mind, we’ve updated our fact sheet on protecting against ransomware attacks . It offers tips on how … for common traps through increased awareness and prevention. The fact sheet delves into the many proactive steps organizations can take …

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- Published on October 13, 2022

Protecting Privacy in Ontario Schools

… to privacy and access to students’ personal information. A series of fact sheets have also been developed to provide teachers and parents with … every Tuesday starting on January 15, we will tweet best practices and facts geared toward educators that focus on their obligations under the …

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- Published on January 11, 2019

Considering Video Surveillance?

… Considering Video Surveillance? … There are a number of important factors Ontario institutions should consider before implementing a … be compliant with the law. These requirements are outlined in our new fact sheet which discusses: when the surveillance is authorized the …

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- Published on November 9, 2016

What is a Reasonable Search for Records?

… asked questions about reasonable searches, we have developed a new fact sheet that explains: what a reasonable search is how institutions can …

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- Published on April 11, 2017

End of Summer Commissioner’s Update

… Regulation and a practical Breach Reporting Form . New Publications/Fact Sheets As part of our role to educate the public on access and privacy … Protection of Privacy Act ( MFIPPA ), we regularly publish informative fact sheets that cover aspects of these laws. We recently released …

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- Published on September 25, 2017

Big Data and Your Privacy Rights

… rights in a big data world, the IPC has also developed this new fact sheet to help you better understand what big data is and how it can …

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- Published on January 25, 2017