Fact Sheet #07 - Disclosure of Information Permitted in Emergency or other Urgent Circumstances … Fact Sheet #07 - Disclosure of Information Permitted in Emergency or other Urgent …
New IPC Fact Sheet: General Data Protection Regulation … There’s been a lot of buzz lately about the new GDPR, but do you 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 (GDPR), a new privacy law that …
Considering Video Surveillance? … There are a number of important factors Ontario institutions should consider before implementing a video surveillance system. Most importantly, video surveillance must be used in a way that protects individual privacy to be compliant with the law. These …
Understanding Personal Information … Access and privacy laws protect the privacy of Ontarians’ personal information and give individuals the right to access their own information. To help you understand the meaning of the term “personal information,” the IPC has published a new fact sheet answering …
What You Need Know If You Are Affected by a Freedom of Information Request … Under the access and privacy legislation, everyone has a right to request access to records held by Ontario’s public institutions. All institutions are required by law to protect your personal information, and to follow …
Understanding the Risks of Emailing Health Information … Individuals and organizations rely on email for its convenience, speed and economy. Health information custodians are no exception. While email offers many benefits, it also poses risks to the privacy of individuals and to the security of …
