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Commissioners publish 2020 investigation report into LifeLabs privacy breach affecting millions of Canadians

Commissioners publish 2020 investigation report into LifeLabs privacy breach affecting millions of Canadians … The report was published after the Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed Lifelabs’ bid to block public release of the report TORONTO, ON — Ontario and British Columbia Information and Privacy …

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- Published on November 25, 2024

New guidance outlines responsible information-sharing practices to help prevent intimate partner violence

New guidance outlines responsible information-sharing practices to help prevent intimate partner violence … TORONTO, ON, May 29, 2024 – Today, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) released new guidance to help professionals better understand Ontario’s privacy laws …

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- Published on May 28, 2024

LifeLabs to appeal court’s decision to release Ontario IPC and BC OIPC breach investigation report

LifeLabs to appeal court’s decision to release Ontario IPC and BC OIPC breach investigation report … LifeLabs has announced that it is seeking leave to appeal a court ruling upholding the decision of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) and the Office of the Information and …

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- Published on May 23, 2024

Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario to investigate unauthorized use and disclosure of personal information by police

Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario to investigate unauthorized use and disclosure of personal information by police … TORONTO, ON (May 9, 2018) – This week, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) became aware of two separate incidents involving …

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- Published on May 9, 2018

Ontario’s Privacy Commissioner Leads Call for a Privacy-Protective Approach to Smart City Projects

Ontario’s Privacy Commissioner Leads Call for a Privacy-Protective Approach to Smart City Projects … Privacy and information authorities from across Canada are urging the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities to ensure privacy and security are at the forefront of the Government of Canada’s …

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- Published on April 26, 2018

Health Record Snooping Case Prosecuted in Goderich

Health Record Snooping Case Prosecuted in Goderich … TORONTO, ON, (March 16, 2017) – A Masters of Social Work student who was on an educational placement with a family health team in Central Huron, has been ordered to pay a $20,000 fine and a $5,000 victim surcharge for accessing personal health …

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- Published on March 16, 2017

Information and Privacy Commissioner Calls for Modernization of Access and Privacy Legislation

Information and Privacy Commissioner Calls for Modernization of Access and Privacy Legislation … TORONTO, ON (June 28, 2016) – In his 2015 Annual Report, Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner Brian Beamish is calling on the government to update the province’s access and privacy laws to …

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- Published on June 28, 2016

Access and privacy regulators call on governments to respect rights in information sharing initiatives

Access and privacy regulators call on governments to respect rights in information sharing initiatives … Canada’s Information and Privacy Commissioners and Ombudspersons have called on all levels of government to protect and promote privacy and access to information rights when embarking on …

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- Published on January 25, 2016

Yes, You Can Share Information to Protect a Child

Yes, You Can Share Information to Protect a Child … TORONTO, ON (January 20, 2016) – Common misunderstandings about privacy are frequently cited as reasons for not sharing information with a children’s aid society (CAS) about a child who may be at risk. In fact, Ontario law permits professionals …

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- Published on January 20, 2016

Commissioner Charts a Course for the Future of Access and Privacy in Ontario

Commissioner Charts a Course for the Future of Access and Privacy in Ontario … Toronto, May 26, 2015 – Ontarians expect their governments and broader public sector organizations to embrace new technologies for the effective and efficient delivery of programs and services. These technologies can be …

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- Published on May 26, 2015

Information and Privacy Commissioners' Letter to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security

Information and Privacy Commissioners' Letter to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security … The IPC along with its provincial and territorial colleagues across Canada today issued a letter to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security addressing their deep …

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- Published on March 6, 2015

Law enforcement agencies urged to consider privacy and personal information protection before adopting body-worn cameras

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 of body-worn …

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- Published on February 18, 2015

Is it worth it? The consequences of snooping on health records

Is it worth it? The consequences of snooping on health records … TORONTO, ON – While the vast majority of people working in Ontario’s health sector respect patient privacy, there is still a small minority that have not gotten the message. Recently, there have been a number of privacy breaches where …

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- Published on January 28, 2015

Rouge Valley Health System Failed to Protect Patient Health Information

Rouge Valley Health System Failed to Protect Patient Health Information … A review by the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) of two significant privacy breaches involving the sale of new mothers’ personal health information for financial gain has determined that Rouge Valley …

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- Published on December 16, 2014

Canada’s access to information and privacy guardians urge governments to better protect and promote rights of Canadians in digital era

Canada’s access to information and privacy guardians urge governments to better protect and promote rights of Canadians in digital era … OTTAWA, November 14, 2014 – Information and Privacy Ombudspersons and Commissioners from across the country are urging federal, provincial and territorial …

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- Published on November 14, 2014

Statement of the Privacy and Information Commissioners of Canada on National Security and Law Enforcement Measures

Statement of the Privacy and Information Commissioners of Canada on National Security and Law Enforcement Measures … Privacy and Information Commissioners of Canada attending their annual meeting noted with sadness last week’s events in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, and in Ottawa, Ontario. We …

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- Published on October 29, 2014