The OIPC will be holding in-person training sessions on public bodies’ obligations under BC’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and private sector organizations' obligations under BC's Personal Information Protection Act this October in cities throughout the province.
FIPPA
For 30 years, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC has provided independent oversight of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), BC’s public sector legislation that establishes an individual’s right to access records and sets out terms under which a public body can collect, use, and disclose the personal information of individuals.
On February 1, 2023, amendments to FIPPA came into force requiring public bodies to develop privacy management programs and report privacy breaches that could be expected to result in serious harm.
In these three-hour in-person sessions, experts from the OIPC will guide public bodies of all sizes through their obligations under FIPPA, and how the new requirements affect them.
The sessions will include information on:
- Intro to OIPC and FIPPA fundamentals: A refresher on the Act, its aims, and the OIPC’s role in enforcing the legislation and supporting public bodies in complying with the legislation.
- Privacy breaches: What constitutes serious harm? What steps should public bodies take in the event of a privacy breach?
- Privacy management programs: We’ll look at the requirements for PMPs and some important considerations for public bodies to keep in mind when developing them.
- Privacy impact assessments: PIAs are also mandatory under the new legislation. We’ll provide resources and guidance on these important tools to assessing and mitigating privacy risks before an initiative is launched.
Attendees will have ample opportunity to ask questions and participate in discussions.
The sessions will be eligible for IAPP and law society continuing education credits.
Victoria
When: October 26, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Where: St. Ann’s Academy
For more information: OIPCTraining2023@oipc.bc.ca
PIPA
BC’s Personal Information Protection Act sets out the rules for how private sector and not-for-profit organizations may collect, use, or disclose personal information. These training sessions aim to educate organizations on their obligations under the act, including a focus on:
- Intro to OIPC and PIPA basics
- What is personal information?
- Privacy management program essentials
- Developing privacy policies
- Understanding consent
- Limiting collection, use and disclosure
- Security considerations
- Dealing with privacy breaches
The presentations will be two hours and include time for participants to ask questions.
The sessions will be eligible for IAPP and law society continuing education credits.
Victoria
When: October 26, 8:30-10:30am
Where: St. Ann’s Academy
For more information: OIPCTraining2023@oipc.bc.ca