In Alberta, all public bodies must comply with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act, which aims to balance the public's right to know about information held by those bodies and the individual's right to privacy. When we talk about information held by public bodies that are governed by FOIP, we recognize two categories: [...]
On Tuesday, February 11, 2020, the world will unite to celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID), an annual celebration that aims to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology. Today in Canada, it's rare to find an organization that isn't carrying out some form of business online, making Safer Internet Day more relevant than [...]
Data can make or break an organization, depending on how it's used. If your business is starting off the New Year by evaluating your privacy and data management system or implementing a new management strategy, be sure to avoid these three common mistakes. 1. Improper Cloud Strategies As the world becomes more data-driven, cloud storage [...]
As we look back on 2019, there was no shortage of notable data breaches in the news, from Alberta Health Services to TransUnion Canada. In fact, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) reported 446 breaches between November 2018 and June 2019 alone - nearly six times the number of reports received during the same period last year. [...]
It’s a strong belief of ours here at Cenera that privacy is centred on people, trust, and relationships. It’s not a luxury, but a necessity for the long-term success of your organization. Think of any reputable institutions that you know. They are likely built on the trust of their people, which is why effective information [...]
Information and Privacy Commissioner Jill Clayton talks about a recent surge in privacy breaches in both the public and private sectors and some of the regulatory changes likely on the way to combat this trend in Alberta. Alberta public bodies, companies and not for profits will need to be more proactive in mitigating privacy security issues [...]
A colleague of mine received automated notices from two LinkedIn connections recently. This, of course, is what LinkedIn is there for – to keep you up to date and informed about the status and activities of professionals in your field. There was a difference about getting these notices, however. The two professionals had died within [...]
It’s been quite a start to 2014 hearing all the news about recent privacy breaches in our province. The biggest one involved the theft of a laptop containing personal health information of over 600,000 Albertans who attended Medicentres last year leaving us all asking, “How could this happen?” and “How could they have handled it [...]
Isn’t it ironic that, when we talk about managing information, we are often speaking to each other in different languages: techspeak, legalspeak, riskspeak, securityspeak, healthspeak, just to name a few. Why? Because it’s so integrated into to every aspect of our human activity, and it will naturally reflect all of the diversity of our world, [...]
Along with many Calgarians, I got a first-hand experience on how a major disaster can so quickly shift the foundations of a community, a business, a family and an individual simultaneously. One day you’re hurrying to meet a deadline, the next you’re taking in refugee relatives and watching river torrent rising toward your house. The [...]
