Date
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Title
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Topic
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Summary
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Sep 5, 2024
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Guide to OIPC Processes (FIPPA)
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Policies and Procedures
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This Guide addresses the most common procedures that the Office of the
Information and Privacy Commi... more
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Sep 5, 2024
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Guide to OIPC Processes (PIPA)
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Policies and Procedures
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This Guide addresses the most common procedures that the Office of the
Information and Privacy Commi... more
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Jan 31, 2023
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Accountable Privacy Management in BC's Public Sector
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Security
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This document provides step-by-step guidance for British Columbia public bodies on how to implement ... more
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Jan 31, 2023
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Privacy breach checklist for public bodies
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Breaches
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Use this form to evaluate your public body’s response to a privacy breach.
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Jan 31, 2023
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Privacy breach checklist for private organizations
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Breaches
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Use this form to evaluate your organization's response to a privacy breach.
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Jan 31, 2023
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Privacy breaches: tools and resources for public bodies
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Breaches
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Use this document to take action when a privacy breach has occurred. These key steps apply to public... more
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Oct 30, 2020
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Securing personal information: A self-assessment for public bodies and organizations
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Security
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How well is your organization or public body protecting personal information? The personal informati... more
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Jan 28, 2020
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Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Template for Organizations
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Privacy
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Privacy impact assessments (PIAs) help you understand the implications your planned initiatives will... more
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Jan 28, 2020
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Privacy impact assessments for the private sector
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Privacy
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Privacy impact assessments (PIAs) allow organizations to be proactive when it comes to ensuring that... more
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Sep 18, 2019
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Disclosure of personal information of individuals in crisis
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Privacy
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In emergency situations, privacy laws in BC authorize public bodies or private organizations to resp... more
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Mar 7, 2019
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Developing a privacy policy under PIPA
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Policies and Procedures
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The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) requires organizations to develop and follow policies... more
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Mar 7, 2019
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Privacy management program self-assessment
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Policies and Procedures
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The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) wants to help your organization meet y... more
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May 2, 2018
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Obtaining meaningful consent
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Access to Information
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Meaningful consent is an essential element of Canadian private sector privacy legislation. Under pri... more
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Apr 17, 2012
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Getting accountability right with a privacy management program
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Privacy
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Guidelines for private sector organizations to build a privacy management program step-by-step.
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Apr 10, 2012
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A Guide to PIPA for businesses and organizations
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Policies and Procedures
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This guidance document will help you understand B.C.'s legal framework for access and privacy in the... more
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Dec 7, 2023
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Principles for responsible, trustworthy and privacy-protective generative AI technologies
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Privacy
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In this document, Canadian federal, provincial and territorial privacy authorities identify conside... more
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Nov 20, 2023
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Tips for requesting records
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Access to Information
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If you want to request from a public body or private organization in BC, the first step is to make y... more
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Oct 10, 2023
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10 tips for public bodies managing requests for records
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Best Practices
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The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) regulates the
information and priva... more
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Jan 31, 2023
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Privacy breaches: tools and resources for the private sector
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Breaches
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Use this document to take action when a privacy breach has occurred. These key steps are applicable ... more
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Aug 30, 2022
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Political Campaign Activity Guidance
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Privacy
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This guidance is designed to provide best practices for political organizations – including politica... more
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Mar 30, 2022
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Political Campaign Activity Code of Practice
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Best Practices
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This code seeks to establish voluntary ground rules for a level playing field between electoral camp... more
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Mar 4, 2022
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Reasonable security measures for personal information disclosures outside Canada
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Security
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In November 2021, the data residency provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Priv... more
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Jan 25, 2022
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Privacy Guidelines for Strata Corporations and Strata Agents
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Privacy
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BC’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) applies to the collection, use and disclosure of “pe... more
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Jan 4, 2022
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PIPA and workplace drug and alcohol searches: a guide for organizations
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Privacy
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This document aims to help organizations subject to BC’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) ... more
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Sep 13, 2021
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Privacy and the BC vaccine card: FAQ
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Privacy
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The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) provides independent oversight and enf... more
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Aug 5, 2021
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Protecting personal information: Cannabis transactions
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Policies and Procedures
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On October 17, 2018, cannabis became legal in Canada. The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)... more
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May 7, 2021
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Guide for organizations collecting personal information online
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Best Practices
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There are limits to what personal information organizations can collect from the internet. Organizat... more
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Mar 3, 2021
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Common or integrated programs or activities
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Best Practices
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This document aims to help readers understand what constitutes a “common or integrated program or ac... more
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Aug 18, 2020
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Instructions for Written Inquiries
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Best Practices
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These instructions will help you get ready to participate in a written inquiry by the Office of the ... more
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Jul 31, 2020
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Collecting personal information at food and drink establishments, gatherings, and events during COVID-19
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Best Practices
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The Public Health Officer (PHO) has made two orders requiring the collection of personal information... more
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Jun 15, 2020
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Privacy tips for seniors: Protect your personal information
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Privacy
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Launched in collaboration with the Office of the Seniors Advocate for British Columbia, this brochur... more
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Apr 8, 2020
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FIPPA and online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Best Practices
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This document provides recommended guidance for educators to help them choose online learning tools ... more
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Mar 14, 2020
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Tips for public bodies and organizations setting up remote workspaces
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Best Practices
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Many public bodies and organizations are now setting up employees to work
remotely in the wake of th... more
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Oct 29, 2019
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Responding to PIPA privacy complaints
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Best Practices
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This document offers suggestions for organizations to refer to when investigating a privacy complain... more
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Sep 4, 2019
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Private sector landlords and tenants
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Best Practices
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These guidelines are meant to assist landlords and the public in understanding what the rules in BC ... more
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Jun 4, 2019
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Privacy proofing your retail business: Frequently asked questions
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Privacy
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More than ever before, retailers have to be prepared to deal with customers who ask questions about ... more
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Dec 6, 2018
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Section 25: The duty to warn and disclose
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Access to Information
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Privacy Act (FIPPA), which requires public bodies to proactively disclose information:
• about a ris... more
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Mar 19, 2018
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Competitive Advantage: Compliance with PIPA and the GDPR
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Policies and Procedures
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Effective May 25, 2018, some organizations subject to PIPA must also comply with the European Union ... more
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Jan 12, 2018
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Access to data for health research
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Health
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This guidance document outlines the legal provisions that apply to the disclosure of personal inform... more
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Dec 4, 2017
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Direct-to-consumer genetic testing and privacy
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Health
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Joint guidance with Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and Office of the Information and P... more
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Nov 28, 2017
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BC physician privacy toolkit
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Health
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Health information is one of the most sensitive forms of personal information. Physicians in private... more
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Nov 8, 2017
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Employee Privacy Rights
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Surveillance
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This guidance document discusses the privacy impacts of employee monitoring programs. Employees have... more
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Sep 13, 2017
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Guidance Document: Information Sharing Agreements
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Policies and Procedures
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This guide is for public bodies and organizations that are interested in sharing personal informatio... more
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May 11, 2017
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Guidelines for social media background checks
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Technology
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A “social media background check” can mean many things. It can be as simple as checking out a Facebo... more
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Oct 18, 2016
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Mobile Devices: Tips for Security & Privacy
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Security
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Smartphones and tablets have become the most personal of computers we’ve ever used. They have social... more
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Jul 1, 2016
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Time extension guidelines for public bodies
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Policies and Procedures
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This guidebook will help ensure your time extension application includes all the relevant informatio... more
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Aug 13, 2015
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Is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Program the Right Choice for Your Organization?
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Technology
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Bring Your Own Device or BYOD as it is commonly known, is a popular arrangement for many private sec... more
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Aug 13, 2015
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Contemplating a Bring Your Own Device program? Consider these tips
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Technology
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Contemplating a
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program?
Consider these tips
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Jun 25, 2015
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IT Security and Employee Privacy: Tips and Guidance
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Security
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This guidance document gives an overview of the issues employers should consider before implementing... more
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Feb 18, 2015
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Guidance for the use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement authorities
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Surveillance
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This guidance document aims to identify some of the privacy considerations law enforcement authoriti... more
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Jan 9, 2015
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Protecting Personal Information Away from the Office
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Security
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Whenever personal information is being used outside of the office there is an increased risk that it... more
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Dec 5, 2014
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Identity theft resources for consumers and businesses
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Other
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Every year, millions of dollars are lost as identity theft threatens the financial security of thous... more
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Nov 10, 2014
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Checking References: Guidance for Public Bodies
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Best Practices
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Hiring employees who are a good fit for a job is an essential component of the operations of any pub... more
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May 8, 2014
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Guidelines for Online Consent
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Technology
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Guidance from the BC, Alberta and Federal Privacy Commissioner regarding meaningful consent in an on... more
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Aug 13, 2013
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Practical Suggestions for your Organization's Website's Privacy Policy
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Best Practices
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This guidance document is intended to set out the basics of what an organization should consider whe... more
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Mar 18, 2013
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Use of Personal Email Accounts for Public Business
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Best Practices
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This document explains the implications under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy A... more
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Oct 24, 2012
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Good privacy practices for developing mobile apps
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Technology
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This guidance outlines the privacy considerations when designing
and developing mobile apps.
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Jul 2, 2012
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Early notice and PIA procedures for public bodies
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Policies and Procedures
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Public bodies planning a "data-linking initiative" or "common or integrated program or activity" mus... more
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Jun 14, 2012
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Cloud computing for private organizations (small and medium sized enterprises)
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Technology
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This guidance document is intended to help SMEs understand what their privacy responsibilities are a... more
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Apr 17, 2012
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Privacy management program: At-a-glance
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Privacy
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A two-page overview of the key building-blocks of a privacy management program for the private secto... more
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Jul 4, 2011
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Guidelines on the Electronic Publication of Decisions of Administrative Tribunals
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Other
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The Internet is an efficient, inexpensive and effective tool to communicate tribunal decisions to th... more
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Jan 1, 2010
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Access and Privacy Issues: A Guide for Tribunals
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Other
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This Guide has been jointly prepared by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC... more
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Apr 6, 2009
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Policy on consultations with the OIPC
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Policies and Procedures
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The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner is often asked by public bodies and private o... more
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Oct 6, 2008
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Emergency disclosure of personal information by universities, colleges and other educational institutions
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Privacy
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In emergency situations, privacy laws in Ontario and British Columbia do not prohibit universities, ... more
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Mar 3, 2008
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Guidelines for overt video surveillance in the private sector
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Surveillance
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To help organizations achieve compliance with private sector privacy legislation, we have developed ... more
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Jun 7, 2004
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Tips for organizations responding to privacy complaints (PIPA)
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Best Practices
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This guide offers suggestions for organizations when investigating a privacy complaint made under PI... more
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Jul 22, 2003
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Guidance for conducting adequate search investigations (FIPPA)
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Access to Information
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This document offers suggestions for public bodies to use in investigating complaints that a search ... more
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May 8, 2003
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Guidelines for data services contracts
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Technology
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These guidelines deal with contracting out arrangements that involve “personal information” as defin... more
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