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Protecting personal information: Cannabis transactions
On October 17, 2018, cannabis will become legal in Canada. The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) applies to any private organization that collects, uses, and discloses the personal informatio...
Oct 16, 2018
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New guidance available for cannabis retailers in the private sector
BC Information and Privacy Commissioner Michael McEvoy released a guidance document today to ensure cannabis retailers and purchasers understand their rights and obligations under the Personal Informa...
Oct 16, 2018
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Does the GDPR apply to your BC-based organization?
You probably noticed a flurry of emails in your inbox over the past few weeks, as everything from social media apps to your email provider to your fridge rush to send you privacy policy updates. Why n...
July 3, 2018
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Michael McEvoy
Michael McEvoy
Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC
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