Private sector privacy legislation requires organizations to build privacy policies that outline how they collect, use and disclose their customers’ personal information. That process need not be difficult. Below, is a checklist of actions that represent some of the key elements for compliance with the federal law. While the list is not exhaustive, it will help build the essential elements of your new privacy policy.
Read moreThe federal, Alberta and British Columbia Privacy Commissioners have created an online tool that will help small and medium-sized businesses better safeguard the personal information of customers and employees.
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It’s World Teacher Day – the day that we celebrate those who spend their days nurturing minds and hearts in the communities that we share.
Read moreOver the last few years, the word “cloud” has been given new life.
Read moreWe’re launching our fourth annual My Privacy & Me Video Contest, where students aged 12 to 18 show us what they have to say about privacy.
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PIPEDA and Your Practice — A Privacy Handbook for Lawyers was launched by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at the Canadian Bar Association Canadian Legal Conference and Expo 2011. This new handbook explains how the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) relates to the everyday practice of Canadian lawyers in private sector.
Read moreThe tragedy of September 11th shook our sense of collective security to its core. With that, security measures were tightened, constricting the movement of travellers and trade across the Canada-US border.
Read moreThe Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada is launching a new youth privacy tool that will help teachers and community leaders talk with younger Canadians about their privacy online.
Read moreCanadians are heavy users of social networks and other communications technologies, but many are not taking basic steps to protect their personal information, a comprehensive new survey has found.
Read morePrivacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart today announced the addition of three new members to her Office’s External Advisory Committee.
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