Tag: Privacy
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Interested in a Public Sector PIA Exchange?
If your institution may be interested in participating in a Public Sector PIA Exchange, please let me know by email or through the FOI Assist Knowledge Base online contact form. Likewise, if you have suggestions, comments, or questions about the proposed initiative — or if you would simply like to be kept informed as it…
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A Quick Phishing Test from Google
Most FOI and privacy professionals are aware of phishing risks. We routinely advise staff to be cautious and we respond when something goes wrong. In turn, staff look to us for guidance on what to watch for. Setting that example means being able to recognize the warning signs ourselves — especially as phishing attempts become…
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Bill 194 Receives Royal Assent
Ontario’s Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024 (“Bill 194”) passed third reading and received royal assent on November 25, 2024. It will come into effect on a date to be announced by the provincial government.
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FOIPN Presentation: Privacy Breaches and Best Practices
I had the privilege last week of presenting at the Freedom of Information Police Network (FOIPN) Fall Conference at Horseshoe Resort. It was a pleasure to meet and re-connect with many of the members of the FOIPN! For those who were unable to attend or would like a deeper dive, I’m happy to share the slides from…
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Public Employees’ Right of Privacy
Just in time for some “light summer reading”, on June 21, 2022, the Ontario Court of Appeal issued an interesting decision that may have implications for how institutions conduct searches in response to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
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New Podcast from the Ontario Privacy Commissioner
Patricia Kosseim, the Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, has just launched a new podcast: “Info Matters”.
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