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The OIPC continues to provide service to the public, public bodies, and private sector. To protect the health of our ...

You probably noticed a flurry of emails in your inbox over the past few weeks, as everything from social media apps t...

I am as surprised as anyone that email retention and deletion by government staff is again making news. These matters...

This year, as the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) mark Privacy Awareness Week, there couldn’t be a more impor...

Let’s face it – protecting data in our digital society isn’t easy. Devices intended to improve our lives also collect...

Last week we released a tip sheet for public bodies managing requests for records, in conjunction with our audit repo...

Are you tempted by the potential benefits of cloud-computing? The option can be appealing, as the service often cuts ...

I recently spoke about the Internet of Things and Big Data at a healthcare summit in Vancouver. Well, let’s be honest...

A few weeks ago, my office and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC-Canada) co-hosted the 48th Asia ...

From September 25 to October 2 we are celebrating Right to Know week to raise awareness of our right to access govern...

The use of dash-cams by private sector organizations is, from any practical perspective, likely unlawful in BC.

I was invited to speak to this group because Selkirk College has been awarded a three-year federal grant to explore o...

Today kicks off our celebration of Right to Know Week, dedicated to the promotion of freedom of information worldwide...

Each year in the beginning of May, privacy professionals around the world celebrate Privacy Awareness Week (PAW). Now...

They’re like having your own personal trainer – at a fraction of the cost. But findings from a study by researchers a...

We’ve all experienced it: a suspicious email, a nuisance call, or offer that’s just too good to be true. From pyramid...

In our complex digital age, tensions between law enforcement agencies and tech companies continue to tighten. I do no...

By Martin Abrams

In December 2015, European Data Protection Supervisor Giovanni Buttarelli issued an opinion ...

The digital economy requires no passport… no special visa. But there’s a problem: different legal systems and cultura...

“Bring Your Own Device” or BYOD is becoming increasingly popular for many private sector organizations. But balancing...

From talking dolls to miniature versions of Mom and Dad’s cell phones, tablets, and smart watches, store shelves are ...

We all expect public bodies and businesses to secure their IT networks against outside threats—but what about those t...

Last week, my office was proud to host an important conference in Vancouver called Privacy and Access 20/20: The Futu...

On a rainy Friday the 13th in Vancouver, B.C.’s Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham and Representat...

It’s not always possible to get all your work done in eight hours. Sometimes taking work home is unavoidable. But whe...

When Canada’s anti-spam legislation (CASL) came into effect on July 1, 2014, our email inboxes became a lot easier to...

Did you miss yesterday's Twitter chat with the Commissioner? Read on for the full script of questions and answers.

The purpose of Right to Know Week is to raise awareness of our rights to access government information. Right to Know...