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14th Privacy & Data Security Compliance Forum

Event - January 30, 2017, 7pm - 7pm
Assistant Commissioner, David Goodis, will be speaking on the topic of unauthorized access, as well as privacy rights and responsibilities when a breach occurs. For more information and to register, visit the Canadian Institute.
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2017 OHA Privacy Conference

Event - January 24, 2017, 7pm - 7pm
Assistant Commissioner, Sherry Liang, will give a presentation on the latest developments regarding PHIPA, discussing new trends in privacy issues, hospital compliance with PHIPA and mandatory reporting. Health Privacy Policy Analyst, Nicole Minuitti, will be participating in a presentation on the
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IPC Privacy Day Event - Government and Big Data: Privacy Risks and Solutions

Technological advancements have changed the way Ontario’s public institutions develop policy and design service delivery programs. Governments are collecting more data than ever before, and are taking advantage of powerful computing and analytical models. Many believe that big data analytics support
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- Published on Dec 8, 2016

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 their families at risk. Sometimes teachers use online services
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- Published on Nov 28, 2016

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 requirements are outlined in our new fact
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- Published on Nov 9, 2016

Fact Sheet: Video Surveillance

This fact sheet highlights the important factors an institution must consider before implementing a video surveillance system.
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- Published on Nov 9, 2016

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 timely way be transparent and
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- Published on Nov 3, 2016

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 some frequently asked questions. This
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- Published on Oct 20, 2016

Fact Sheet: What is Personal Information?

This fact sheet explains the meaning of the term “personal information,” and answers frequently asked questions.
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- Published on Oct 20, 2016

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 strict rules when handling it. Your personal privacy is a key consideration when
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- Published on Sep 26, 2016