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IPC Practices No. 7 - The Collection and Use of the Social Insurance Number

IPC Practices No. 7 - The Collection and Use of the Social Insurance Number … Tip sheet for government organizations on handling personal information with regards to social insurance numbers. … IPC Practices No. 7 - The Collection and Use of the Social Insurance …

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- Published on September 1, 1998

A Model Access and Privacy Agreement

A Model Access and Privacy Agreement … Provides a template designed for insertion into contracts drawn up when a government function is transferred over to the private sector. The model contract will provide assurances to the public that their personal information will be kept secure and their …

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- Published on August 1, 1997

Protecting Privacy in Ontario Schools

Protecting Privacy in Ontario Schools … There are more than two million students enrolled in Ontario’s public and separate schools. School boards, teachers and administrators are required to keep each student’s personal information secure and confidential. Today the IPC released A Guide to Privacy …

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- Published on January 11, 2019

New IPC Document: Fees, Fee Estimates and Fee Waivers

New IPC Document: Fees, Fee Estimates and Fee Waivers … Institutions under FIPPA and MFIPPA are permitted to charge fees for handling requests to access government records. Today, the IPC released an updated guidance document, Fees, Fee Estimates and Fee Waivers . A number of important orders and …

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- Published on June 11, 2018

Disposing of Your Electronic Media

Disposing of Your Electronic Media … Ontario’s public institutions and health information custodians are required to take reasonable steps to safeguard personal information from the time of collection to the point of destruction. This means that personal information that is stored on digital media …

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- Published on March 6, 2018

Privacy in the Networked Classroom at BIT17

Privacy in the Networked Classroom at BIT17 … Teachers, librarians, and educational tech staff: Bring your on-the-ground experience of online networking in classrooms and your knowledge of privacy issues to our Privacy in the Networked Classroom workshop on Wednesday, November 8, from 9am-4pm, as …

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- Published on October 31, 2017

What is a Reasonable Search for Records?

What is a Reasonable Search for Records? … What is a Reasonable Search for Records? Ontario institutions are required to conduct a reasonable search for records when they receive an access to information request. To answer some frequently asked questions about reasonable searches, we have developed …

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- Published on April 11, 2017

Teachers Must Consider Privacy Before Using Online Services

Teachers Must Consider Privacy Before Using Online Services … Educators are using online educational services for student learning, communication and evaluation. While these services may be innovative, accessible and available at little or no cost, their use could put the privacy of students and …

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- Published on November 28, 2016

Considering Video Surveillance?

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 …

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- Published on November 9, 2016

Improving Access and Privacy with RIM

Improving Access and Privacy with RIM … Developing effective records and information management (RIM) practices helps Ontario institutions meet their legal requirements and better serve the public. Poor RIM practices can negatively affect an institution’s ability to: respond to access requests in a …

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- Published on November 3, 2016

What You Need Know If You Are Affected by a Freedom of Information Request

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 …

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- Published on September 26, 2016

Best Practices for Automated Licence Plate Recognition Technologies

Best Practices for Automated Licence Plate Recognition Technologies … Automated licence plate recognition (ALPR) technologies can quickly capture and match large volumes of licence plate numbers to lists of plates stored in a database. Police services in Ontario use ALPR systems to match licence …

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- Published on September 21, 2016

Understanding the Risks of Emailing Health Information

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 …

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- Published on September 15, 2016