Toronto, ON (October 23, 2024) – The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario has launched its Digital Privacy Charter for Ontario Schools, encouraging school administrators to strengthen privacy safeguards for kids by taking the pledge. Protecting student data is a top concern...
In the hazy, lazy, remaining days of August, the last thing parents and kids want to think about is school! As a student, I remember being in denial about it right up until Labour Day weekend. Only then would my mind suddenly turn to seeing my classmates again, meeting my new teachers, deciding
The IPC made recommendations to the Standing Committee on Social Policy in relation to proposed amendments to the Child, Youth and Family Services Act. It is the IPC’s position that any changes related to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information must be transparent and matched by a
The IPC wants your feedback! We’ve launched a draft Digital Privacy Charter for Ontario Schools to help educators prepare young people to be safe and responsible digital citizens, and empower them to exercise their privacy and access rights.
The IPC wants your feedback! We’ve launched a draft Digital Privacy Charter for Ontario Schools to help educators prepare young people to be safe and responsible digital citizens, and empower them to exercise their privacy and access rights. The public consultation period ends on Monday, April, 22
Ontario schools have an essential role in preparing young people to be safe and responsible digital citizens and empowering them to exercise their privacy and access rights. The emergence of the internet, smartphones, cloud-based platforms, social media, and artificial intelligence have created many
Guest blog by Commissioner Kosseim for MediaSmarts in recognition of Media Literacy Week Young people today love going online. Whether it’s for educational purposes, social networking or gaming — there is always something new and exciting to see and do. With every click, they explore new horizons
