On Data Privacy Day, think less is more.
Once a year, privacy advocates and enthusiasts around the world get the chance to collectively shine a spotlight on the issue of online privacy.
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Drawing the line between monitoring and tracking
Given the time of year, many Canadians are spending time in malls.
Read moreOPC Contributions Program is Now Accepting Submissions
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is pleased to announce the launch of the Contributions Program 2012-13. The Contributions Program, which has funded nearly 80 privacy initiatives over the past eight years, presents a unique opportunity to advance privacy knowledge by drawing on the valuable skills and capacities of academic and not-for-profit organizations in Canada.
Read moreBetter answers through better questions
I was listening to Daniel Solove’s presentation at the Reboot Ottawa conference earlier today. His talk was modeled on the main points of his latest book, Nothing To Hide, and he addressed four “fallacies” that skew the debate between privacy and national security in favour of the latter.
Read moreObservations on anti-spam law's regulatory process
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner invites contributions to its blog from members of our External Advisory Committee. Their representation reflects the myriad of public policy perspectives critical to proposing a balanced view on privacy and personal information protection. While we benefit from their experience and advice, the views they represent in articles appearing here are their own and don’t necessarily represent the views of the Office.
Read morePERIMETER SECURITY AND PRIVACY PROTECTION IN CANADA AND THE US
Two countries negotiating a perimeter security agreement can easily be compared to two individuals drastically redefining their relationship.
Read moreIs anything of value ever truly free?
Many people would tend to think of Internet content as being free.
Read moreA gathering of privacy’s global village
Today’s flow of information knows no borders and so privacy issues are global.
Read moreTips and Tools to Help Your Small Business Address Privacy
As a small business owner, you wear many hats. You’re the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the VP of Marketing and Sales. And of course, you’re also the Chief Information Officer and Chief Privacy Officer. While big business has the budget to keep legal advisers on retainer to deal with privacy issues, this isn’t a likely option for you.
Read moreResponding to privacy concerns
It is vital to give your customers a single point of contact at your organization to deal with privacy issues. Many unhappy consumers have approached the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada upset that they could not find someone within a business who could answer their privacy questions.
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